Orphée /

Jean Cocteau turns the Orpheus legend into a story of a poet and his encounter with death and the middle world.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Criterion Collection (Firm), Janus Films
Other Authors: Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963, Paulvé, André, Marais, Jean, 1913-1998, Périer, François, Casarès, Maria, Déa, Marie
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:In French, with optional new English subtitle translation.
Published: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2000]
Series:Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963. Orphic trilogy ; disc 2.
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 66.
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 68.
Classic collection (Chicago, Ill.)
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Description
Summary:Jean Cocteau turns the Orpheus legend into a story of a poet and his encounter with death and the middle world.
Item Description:Series title of set: The Criterion collection ; 66.
"Janus Films."
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
First released in France.
New transfer, digitally restored image and sound.
Aspect ratio 1.33:1.
Special features: Cocteau's 1950 essays on the film -- A Cocteau biofilmography.
Booklet contains: Essay on Orphée by Jean Cocteau -- Cast and credits list -- DVD production credits -- Chapter selections.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:DVD; Dolby digital mono.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Nicolas Hayer ; music, Georges Auric ; editor, Jacqueline Sadoul.
ISBN:0780022505 :
0780023161 (set)