Testament of Orpheus Le testament d'Orphée, ou, Ne me demandez pas pourquoi
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2000].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2000].
Format
DVD Video
Language
fre
UPC
037429143322
Notes
General Note
At head of cover title: Jean Cocteau.
General Note
"Janus Films, Canal+ Image International."
General Note
Originally released as motion picture in 1959.
General Note
1.33:1 aspect ratio.
General Note
Includes: Villa Santo Sospir / montré et commentée par Jean Cocteau. 1952. Sd., col. (36 min.).
General Note
Special features: an essay by Cocteau (from The art of cinema, 1992) and a Cocteau bibliography/filmography.
General Note
Part 3 of Jean Cocteau's Orphic trilogy.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Roland Pontoizeau ; editor, Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte ; music, Georges Auric, J.S. Bach, Vivaldi.
Participants/Performers
Cast: Jean Cocteau (the poet), Edouard Dermithe (Cégeste), Jean Marais (Oedipus), François Périer (Heurtebise), Maria Casarès (the princess), Maria Dèa, Pablo Picasso, Mme. Picasso, Yul Brynner.
Description
In his last film Cocteau portrays an 18th century poet who travels through time on a quest for divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he meets several symbolic phantoms that bring about his death and resurrection. The film finished the circle of the journey begun in Blood of a Poet, exploring the torturous relationship between the artist and his creations.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In French with optional English subtitles.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Library - DVD - DVD Collection | TESTAMENT | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cocteau, J., Thuillier, J., Dermit, E., Marais, J., Périer, F., & Casarès, M. (2000). Testament of Orpheus: Le testament d'Orphée, ou, Ne me demandez pas pourquoi . Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. 2000. Testament of Orpheus: Le Testament D'Orphée, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. Testament of Orpheus: Le Testament D'Orphée, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi Criterion Collection, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cocteau, Jean, et al. Testament of Orpheus: Le Testament D'Orphée, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi Criterion Collection, 2000.
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