The Blood of a Poet
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.
Where to watch The Blood of a Poet in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Arte | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | TF1+, Arte | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About The Blood of a Poet
The Blood of a Poet is a 1932 French-language fantasy film directed by Jean Cocteau. The cast is led by Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton. It has a runtime of 0h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Blood of a Poet was produced by Vicomte de Noailles and made in France. It was released on January 20, 1932, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jean Cocteau
- Writers
- Jean Cocteau
- Release date
- January 20, 1932
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Vicomte de Noailles
The Blood of a Poet cast & crew
The Blood of a Poet was directed by Jean Cocteau and written by Jean Cocteau.
The cast features Enrique Rivero as Poet, Elizabeth Lee Miller as Statue, Pauline Carton as The child trainer, Jean Desbordes as Louis XV Friend, Lucien Jager as A spectator in a box, and Féral Benga as Black Angel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Georges Périnal, and it was produced by Le Vicomte de Noailles.
Is The Blood of a Poet worth watching?
The Blood of a Poet holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 204 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 0h 55m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, The Blood of a Poet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Blood of a Poet
Enrique Rivero
Poet
Elizabeth Lee Miller
Statue
Pauline Carton
The child trainer
Odette Talazac
Jean Desbordes
Louis XV Friend
Fernand Dichamps
Lucien Jager
A spectator in a box
Féral Benga
Black Angel
Barbette
A spectator
Jean Cocteau
Bit Part (uncredited)
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The Blood of a Poet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blood of a Poet in United States?
The Blood of a Poet is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Blood of a Poet on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Blood of a Poet is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Blood of a Poet in?
The Blood of a Poet is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blood of a Poet?
The Blood of a Poet runs 0 hours 55 minutes (55 minutes).
▸What is The Blood of a Poet rated?
The Blood of a Poet is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 204 ratings.
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