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Year

1950

Duration

90 minutes

Genres

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

French (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

A poetic, dreamlike work of haunting beauty, Orphee is an updated version of a myth from ancient Greece, set in post-war Paris. It tells the tale of a famous poet's love affair with Death, a mysterious princess, as he follows her through a mirror into the underworld in search of inspiration. An unforgettable experience for many viewers, the film is famed for its optical effects and visual imagination.

Director/s

Jean Cocteau

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Classification

This film contains mild violence.

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