Le testament d'Orpheé, ou, Ne me demandez pas pourquoi Testament of Orpheus, or, Do not ask me why
(DVD)
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, 2000.
Format
DVD
ISBN
078002270X
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, black and white & color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, 2000.
Language
fre
ISBN
078002270X
UPC
037429143322
Notes
General Note
At head of cover title: Jean Cocteau.
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: a collection of Cocteau's writings on the film (from The art of cinema, 1992) and a Cocteau bibliography/filmography.
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.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In French with optional English subtitles.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD FOR FRE TES | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cocteau, J., Thuillier, J., Dermit, E., Marais, J., Périer, F., & Casarès, M. (2000). Le testament d'Orpheé, ou, Ne me demandez pas pourquoi: Testament of Orpheus, or, Do not ask me why . Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. 2000. Le Testament D'Orpheé, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi: Testament of Orpheus, Or, Do Not Ask Me Why. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. Le Testament D'Orpheé, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi: Testament of Orpheus, Or, Do Not Ask Me Why Criterion Collection, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cocteau, Jean, et al. Le Testament D'Orpheé, Ou, Ne Me Demandez Pas Pourquoi: Testament of Orpheus, Or, Do Not Ask Me Why Criterion Collection, 2000.
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