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Orpheus (1950)

★ 7.8Not Rated95 minDirector: Jean Cocteau

1950 French film

Orpheus (French: Orphée [ɔʁfe] ; also the title used in the UK) is a 1950 French romantic fantasy tragedy film directed by Jean Cocteau and starring Jean Marais. It is the central part of Cocteau's Orphic Trilogy, alongside The Blood of a Poet (1930) and Testament of Orpheus (1960). Set in contemporary Paris, the film is a variation on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and is partially based on Cocteau's 1926 play of the same title.

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What is Orpheus about?
Orpheus (1950) — Orphee is a poet who becomes obsessed with Death (the Princess). They fall in love. Orphee's wife, Eurydice, is killed by the Princess' henchmen and Orphee goes after her into the Underworld. Although they have become dangerously entangled, the Princess sends Orphee back out of t
Is Orpheus based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Orpheus scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.