This is Jean Cocteau’s first full-length film and his most abstract, showing a strong
influence from Dali and Bunuel. His intention was to explore the inner self of a
poet... [More...]
One of the many towering cinematic achievements that miraculously came out of France’s
darkest hour, L’Éternel retour unites the creative talent of director Jean
Delannoy and writer Jean Cocteau... [More...]
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne is an unusual film for director Robert Bresson, primarily
because it adheres, more than any of his other films, to the film-making conventions of
the day... [More...]
This is one of the most important films in the history of cinema. By pushing film
technology to its creative limits and avoiding sentimentality, Jean Cocteau succeeds in
creating a film that is both visually entrancing... [More...]
Political intrigue and 19th century romanticism form the basis for this haunting tale
of love from one of France’s greatest creative talents, Jean Cocteau... [More...]
Political intrigue and 19th century romanticism form the basis for this haunting tale
of love from one of France’s greatest creative talents, Jean Cocteau... [More...]
Whilst Jean Cocteau is generally best remembered for his extraordinary artistic flights
of fancy (amply illustrated by his 1946 film La
Belle et la bête)... [More...]
In this film, which can best be described as visual poetry, Jean Cocteau retells the familiar
tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, but in a original and fascinating way... [More...]
Jean Cocteau’s provocative 1929 novel enjoyed a difficult transition to the silver screen,
and even when this feat was accomplished the film was widely condemned for its allusions
to incest... [More...]
Jean Cocteau’s final film is a fitting conclusion to a remarkable artistic career
spanning over fifty years. The film manages to encompass all aspects of Cocteau’s
creative genius and it is perhaps the best... [More...]
Princesse de Clèves is a lavish period production based on the 17th century
historical novel by Madame de La Fayette. Set at the court of the ill-fated Henri
II... [More...]
