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.

Jean Marais
Orphée

François Périer
Heurtebise

María Casares
Death

Marie Déa
Eurydice

Henri Crémieux
Editor

Juliette Gréco
Aglaonice

Roger Blin
The Poet

Edouard Dermithe
Jacques Cégeste
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Release Date
September 29, 1950
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director