Orpheus
Orpheus
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Orpheus (1950)

Not Rated (US) | France | French | 112 min
Directed by: Jean Cocteau
7.8

The celebrated poet Orpheus becomes captivated by Death, personified as the enigmatic Princess. After witnessing her revive a dead poet and disappear into a mirror, Orpheus grows obsessed with cryptic radio messages and neglects his pregnant wife, Eurydice. When Death’s henchmen kill Eurydice, Orpheus ventures into the Underworld to save her. But torn between his love for Death and Eurydice, tragedy follows.

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Golden Lion

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Release Date

UK
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1950
France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1950-03-01
Italy
(Venice Film Festival)
1950-09-07
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Orpheus
(Original title)
Orfeo
Argentina
Orphée
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild