Testament of Orpheus

Synopsis

An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.

Cast & Crew

Director

Jean Cocteau

Featured Cast

Jean Cocteau

The Poet

Edouard Dermithe

Cégeste

Henri Crémieux

The Professor

François Périer

Heurtebise

Claudine Auger

Minerve

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