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Orpheus (1950)

Directed by Jean Cocteau · Cinematography by Nicolas Hayer

112 min61 frames

RomanceFantasyDrama

A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

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Orpheus (1950) movie still: establishing — A dark, dilapidated multi-story mansion stands amidst overgrown trees under a moonless night sky. The…Orpheus (1950) movie still: closeup — A man sits in an office with paneled walls during a phone conversation. He holds a vintage telephone receiver…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A dark, cramped room contains a metal-framed bed and a cluttered wooden nightstand. A man sleeps on the pillow…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A dark indoor space with a man talking to a woman at close range. The man faces the woman while casting a…Orpheus (1950) movie still: wide — A narrow European cobblestone street winds through a dense area of old urban buildings. A vintage convertible car…Orpheus (1950) movie still: fullbody — A weathered multi-story urban residential building rises above a large concrete staircase. A man in a suit…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — An outdoor area with thick green foliage blurred in the background. Two men sit together while facing slightly…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with patterned wallpaper contains a radio broadcast setup. A man wearing headphones speaks…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A dark outdoor space at night with a textured vertical wall in the background. A man and a woman hold each…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — The interior of a vehicle at night featuring two people side by side. A woman reaches out to touch the side of…Orpheus (1950) movie still: fullbody — A man stands atop a sandy dune beneath an expansive, cloud-filled sky. He gestures with his right arm…Orpheus (1950) movie still: wide — A quiet rural road passes by an aging stone house with a wooden fence. A vintage automobile drives down the…Orpheus (1950) movie still: fullbody — A room with patterned floral wallpaper features a central woman framed by large mirrors. A man stands near a…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — An interior space features patterned floral wallpaper and a lamp in the dim background. Two men lean forward…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room contains six men and one woman gathered around a long table. The standing man addresses the…Orpheus (1950) movie still: medium — A stark, dimly lit room features a worn table occupied by four seated men. A lone standing man addresses the…

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