The Orphic Trilogy Collection
Decadent, subversive, and bristling with artistic invention, the myth-born cinema of Jean Cocteau disturbs as much as it charms. Cocteau was the most versatile of artists in prewar Paris. Poet, novelist, playwright, painter, celebrity, and maker of cinema—his many talents converged in bold, dreamlike films that continue to enthrall audiences around the world. In "The Blood of a Poet," "Orpheus," and "Testament of Orpheus," Cocteau utilizes the Orphic myth to explore the complex relationships between the artist and his creations, reality and the imagination.
Watch The Blood of a Poet
The first film in the Orphic Trilogy is a pioneering cinematic achievement that pushes the boundaries of the medium to explore the poet's intense fascination with the eternal conflict between life and death.
Watch Orpheus
In this haunting tale, a poet's all-consuming passion for Death leads him to defy the boundaries of mortality and follow his unhappy wife into the afterlife.
Watch Le testament d'Orphée
A reflective poet reminisces about his life and creative journey, tracing the sources of his artistic passion and fixation.
