Testament of Orpheus

1960 · directed by Jean Cocteau

Rating
77/100
Hit
no

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.

Testament of Orpheus (1960), directed by Jean Cocteau, rates 77/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

More from Jean Cocteau

  1. Orpheus (1950) — 85/100 · hit
  2. Beauty and the Beast (1946) — 83/100 · hit
  3. The Blood of a Poet (1932) — 75/100

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