Testament of Orpheus is a 1960 French film directed by and starring Jean Cocteau. It’s a surreal exploration of art, death, and the creative process. The film follows a poet on a journey through a mysterious landscape, encountering figures from mythology and his own past.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Testament of Orpheus via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Testament of Orpheus available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Testament of Orpheus is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
In the dreamlike world of Testament of Orpheus, famed poet Jean Cocteau himself embarks on a mystical odyssey. Blurring the lines between reality and myth, Cocteau encounters characters from Greek legends and his own memories. This enigmatic journey explores themes of mortality, the power of art, and the complexities of the creative spirit.
Testament of Orpheus features Jean Cocteau himself in the lead role as the poet. The film also includes cameo appearances by Pablo Picasso and Yul Brynner.
Watch Testament of Orpheus streaming via HBO Max
Testament of Orpheus is available to watch on HBO Max.
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- Select ‘Create Account’
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Testament of Orpheus’ official synopsis is as follows:
“Outside time and reality, the experiences of a poet. The judgement of the young poet by Heurtebise and the Princess, the Gypsies, the palace of Pallas Athena, the spear of the Goddess which pierces the poet’s heart, the temptation of the Sphinx, the flight of Oedipus and the final Assumption. This film is the third part of Cocteau’s Orphic Trilogy, which consists of The Blood of a Poet (1930), Orpheus (1950) and Testament of Orpheus (1960).”
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