The Blood of a Poet
1932, French. Directed by Jean Cocteau.
In a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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The Blood of a Poet is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 20 January 1932
- Original title
- Le Sang d'un poète
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Cocteau
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The Blood of a Poet: quick answers
What comes after The Blood of a Poet?
Next in the series: Orpheus (1950) and Testament of Orpheus (1960).
Is The Blood of a Poet worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blood of a Poet?
The Blood of a Poet runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Does The Blood of a Poet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blood of a Poet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blood of a Poet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Blood of a Poet yet.
Which OTT platform is The Blood of a Poet on?
The Blood of a Poet is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blood of a Poet?
If you liked The Blood of a Poet, try Legend, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The King and the Mockingbird.
Who directed The Blood of a Poet?
The Blood of a Poet (1932) was directed by Jean Cocteau and stars Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton.