Testament of Orpheus
1960, French. Directed by Jean Cocteau.
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean CocteauDirector
- Jean CocteauLe poète
- Édouard DermitheCégeste(non crédité)
- Henri CrémieuxLe professeur(non crédité)
- François PérierHeurtebise(non crédité)
- Claudine AugerMinerve (non crédité)
- Françoise ArnoulElle-même (non crédité)
- Lucia BosèUne amie d'Orphée(non crédité)
- Charles AznavourLe Curieux(non crédité)
- Brigitte BardotElle-même (non crédité)
- Jean MaraisOedipe
- Daniel GélinL'interne (non crédité)
- Françoise ChristopheL'infirmière (non crédité)
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1960
- Original title
- Le Testament d'Orphée
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Cocteau
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Testament of Orpheus: quick answers
What should I watch before Testament of Orpheus?
Watch The Blood of a Poet (1932) and Orpheus (1950) first.
Is Testament of Orpheus worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Testament of Orpheus?
Testament of Orpheus runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Testament of Orpheus have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Testament of Orpheus on?
Testament of Orpheus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Testament of Orpheus?
If you liked Testament of Orpheus, try Orpheus, Stranger Than Fiction, The Blood of a Poet.
Who directed Testament of Orpheus?
Testament of Orpheus (1960) was directed by Jean Cocteau and stars Jean Cocteau, Édouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux.