Cast: Jean Cocteau

Direction Isidore Isou

Cast Marcel Achard · Isidore Isou · Jean-Louis Barrault · Blanchette Brunoy

Synopsis Venom and Eternity (1951) presents an avant-garde cinematic experience led by Isidore Isou, the pioneer of the lettrist movement. This groundbreaking film challenges traditional cinema by employing unconventional techniques such as scratching and bleaching the film, desynchronizing the soundtrack and...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Cocteau · Claudine Auger · Charles Aznavour · Lucía Bosé

Synopsis Le Testament d'Orphée (1959) serves as the final cinematic work of Jean Cocteau, offering a vivid and introspective journey through the poet's life. The film presents Cocteau's reflections on his loves and artistic creations, weaving together a tapestry of his...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Yvonne de Bray · Marcel André

Synopsis The Storm Within (1948) revolves around the complex dynamics of a family when Michel, a 22-year-old, confesses his love to his parents. His mother, Yvonne, is devastated, fearing she will lose her son's affection, which is her life's center. Meanwhile,...

Direction Philippe Kohly

Cast Maria Callas · Philippe Faure · Jean Cocteau · Giuseppe Di Stefano

Synopsis Callas assoluta (2007) is a poignant documentary that marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the renowned soprano Maria Callas. The film delves into the life and legacy of the iconic opera singer, celebrating her extraordinary contributions to the...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Elaine Dundy · Kenneth Tynan · Art Buchwald

Synopsis Around the World with Orson Welles (TV Series) (1955) is a captivating mini-series directed and hosted by the legendary Orson Welles for British television in 1955. This series takes viewers on a journey through iconic European locations, showcasing Welles' unique...

Direction Sergei Loznitsa

Cast Maria Callas · Brigitte Bardot · Pier Paolo Pasolini · Jean Cocteau

Synopsis A Night at the Opera (S) (2020) offers a captivating glimpse into the opulent galas held at Paris’s iconic Palais Garnier during the vibrant decades of the 1950s and 1960s. This documentary transports viewers back to an era of elegance...

Direction Hans Richter · Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Arp · Paul Bowles · Ceal Bryson · Alexander Calder

Synopsis 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1957) showcases the collaborative efforts of various artists, including Jean Arp, Jean Cocteau, Yves Tanguy, and Richard Huelsenbeck, who had previously worked with Richter. The film's title draws inspiration from the...

Direction Paul Paviot

Cast Jean Cocteau · Marcel Marceau · Pierre Véry

Direction Edgardo Cozarinsky

Cast Jean Cocteau

Direction Henri Diamant-Berger

Cast Jane Souza · Guy Bertil · Brigitte Barbier · Jacques Riberolles

Direction Gérard Herzog

Cast Paul Morand · Jean Cocteau · Céleste Albarret · Emmanuel Berl

Synopsis Portrait-souvenir: Marcel Proust (TV) (1962) offers an intimate look into the life of Marcel Proust through the memories of individuals who had personal connections with him. The film interweaves these recollections with excerpts from Proust's literary works, providing a multifaceted...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Cocteau · Josette Day · Henri Filipacchi · Jean Marais

Direction Serge de Poligny

Cast André Lefaur · Odette Joyeux · Jany Holt · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Phantom Baron (1943) follows the story of Elfy, the daughter of Countess of Saint-Hélié, who was raised alongside her foster sister Anne in a decrepit, old castle. The castle's enigmatic owner, Baron Julius Carol, vanished without a trace years...

Direction Gilles Carle · Camille Coudari

Cast Chloé Sainte-Marie · Fernando Arrabal · Pascal Aubier · Salvador Dalí

Synopsis O Picasso (1985) delves into the extraordinary journey and artistic legacy of Pablo Picasso. This documentary offers an intimate exploration of the Spanish artist's life, from his early beginnings to his rise as a pioneering figure in modern art. Through...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Cocteau