Testament of Orpheus
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.
Where to watch Testament of Orpheus in United States
Can I watch Testament of Orpheus in United States? Yes — you can stream Testament of Orpheus in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Plex | — |
| India | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Testament of Orpheus
Testament of Orpheus is a 1960 French-language fantasy film directed by Jean Cocteau. The cast is led by Jean Cocteau, Édouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Testament of Orpheus was produced by Les Editions Cinégraphiques and Cinédis and made in France. It was released on February 18, 1960.
- Director
- Jean Cocteau
- Writers
- Jean Cocteau
- Release date
- February 18, 1960
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
Testament of Orpheus cast & crew
Testament of Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau and written by Jean Cocteau.
The cast features Jean Cocteau as Le poète, Édouard Dermithe as Cégeste(non crédité), Henri Crémieux as Le professeur(non crédité), François Périer as Heurtebise(non crédité), Claudine Auger as Minerve (non crédité), and Françoise Arnoul as Elle-même (non crédité).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Roland Pontoizeau and it was produced by Jean Thuillier.
Is Testament of Orpheus worth watching?
Testament of Orpheus holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 136 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, Testament of Orpheus is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Testament of Orpheus
Jean Cocteau
Le poète
Édouard Dermithe
Cégeste(non crédité)
Henri Crémieux
Le professeur(non crédité)
François Périer
Heurtebise(non crédité)
Claudine Auger
Minerve (non crédité)
Françoise Arnoul
Elle-même (non crédité)
Lucia Bosè
Une amie d'Orphée(non crédité)
Charles Aznavour
Le Curieux(non crédité)
Brigitte Bardot
Elle-même (non crédité)
Jean Marais
Oedipe
Daniel Gélin
L'interne (non crédité)
Françoise Christophe
L'infirmière (non crédité)
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Testament of Orpheus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Testament of Orpheus in United States?
Testament of Orpheus is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Plex in United States.
▸Is Testament of Orpheus on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Testament of Orpheus is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Testament of Orpheus in?
Testament of Orpheus is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Testament of Orpheus?
Testament of Orpheus runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Testament of Orpheus rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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