Screenplay: Jean Cocteau

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · María Casares · François Périer · Marie Déa

Synopsis Orpheus (1950) follows the tale of a gifted poet who finds himself captivated by the enigmatic and alluring figure of Death, portrayed as a Princess. Their intense connection leads to a complex and perilous romance. Tragedy strikes when the poet's...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Marcel André · Mila Parély

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1946) tells the tale of a struggling merchant residing in the countryside with his son Ludovic and his three daughters. The eldest two, Felicie and Adelaide, are portrayed as cruel, self-centered, and arrogant individuals who mistreat...

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 Robert Bresson

Cast Paul Bernard · María Casares · Elina Labourdette · Lucienne Bogaert

Synopsis Les Dames du bois de Boulogne (1945) follows the intricate machinations of a high-society woman who meticulously orchestrates a union between her paramour and a cabaret performer with a questionable reputation. The narrative delves into themes of manipulation, desire, and...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Elisabeth Lee Miller · Pauline Carton · Enrique Rivero · Jean Desbordes

Synopsis The Blood of a Poet (1932) is a masterful and enduring cinematic exploration of a poet's inner world, presented through four distinct vignettes: 'The Wounded Hand,' 'Do The Walls Have Ears?,' 'The Snowball Fight,' and 'The Profanation Of The Host.'...

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 Jean-Pierre Melville · Jean Cocteau

Cast Nicole Stephane · Edouard Dermithe · Renée Cosima · Jacques Bernard

Synopsis The Strange Ones (1950) follows the story of Elisabeth, who is fiercely protective of her teenage brother Paul. After Paul is injured in a school snowball fight, he is confined to bed, spending most of his time indoors. The siblings...

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Tilda Swinton · Agustín Almodóvar · Miguel Almodóvar · Pablo Almodóvar

Synopsis The Human Voice (2020) follows the emotional journey of a woman as she grapples with the aftermath of a breakup. She finds herself in a state of limbo, waiting for her former partner to retrieve their belongings, which remain packed...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Silvia Monfort · Jean Marais · Jean Debucourt

Synopsis The Eagle with Two Heads (1948) is a film that intertwines political intrigue and psychological drama. The story revolves around a queen who has been in seclusion for a decade, concealing her face since her husband's assassination, yearning to reunite...

Direction Luis Saslavsky

Cast María Félix · Rossano Brazzi · Vittorio Gassman · José María Lado

Synopsis Black Crown (1951) follows a woman who, after a tragic incident, finds herself grappling with amnesia. The incident in question is the killing of her husband, who was on the verge of divorcing her due to her infidelity with a...

Direction Luciano Emmer · Enrico Gras

Synopsis Romantici a Venezia (S) (1948) is a documentary that delves into the enchanting and decadent ambiance of Venice during the late 18th century. Through a vivid narrative by Jean Cocteau, the film explores the troubled spirits and melancholic tales of...

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Jeanne Allard · Angelo Bellini

Direction Ted Kotcheff

Cast Ingrid Bergman

Synopsis The Human Voice (TV) (1966) delves into the emotional turmoil of a middle-aged woman, portrayed by the legendary Ingrid Bergman, as she navigates the aftermath of a recently concluded romantic relationship. The narrative unfolds through her poignant monologue, providing a...

Direction Georges Franju

Cast Emmanuelle Riva · Jean Servais · Fabrice Rouleau · Sophie Darès

Synopsis Thomas the Impostor (1964) unfolds during the tumultuous First World War, as Paris braces for a potential German invasion. The alluring widow, Princesse de Bormes, takes the initiative to organize a convoy of automobiles to transport wounded soldiers from the...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Monica Vitti · Franco Branciaroli · Paolo Bonacelli · Elisabetta Pozzi

Direction Adolfo Arrieta

Cast Francis Lorenzo · Clara Sanchís · Gonzalo Armero · Xavier Grandès

Synopsis Merlin (1991) is a cinematic adaptation of Jean Cocteau's theatrical work "Knights of the Round Table," directed by Arthur Allsopp. This film, shot on 35mm, is the sole feature-length production by Arrieta. The story revolves around the legendary figure Merlin,...

Direction Paul Paviot

Cast Jean Cocteau · Marcel Marceau · Pierre Véry

Direction Edgardo Cozarinsky

Cast Jean Cocteau

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Jean Marais · Marina Vlady · Jean-François Poron · Annie Ducaux

Direction Edoardo Ponti

Cast Sophia Loren · Virginia Da Brescia · Enrico Lo Verso

Synopsis Human Voice (S) (2014) is an adaptation of Jean Cocteau's renowned one-woman play, set in the picturesque city of Naples, Italy, during the year 1950. This poignant romantic drama follows Angela, portrayed by the legendary Sophia Loren, as she navigates...