
Testament of Orpheus
Directed by Jean Cocteau
Produced by Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
A dreamlike, philosophically dense meditation on art, mortality, and transcendence, told through surreal encounters in a timeless wasteland.
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.
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Is Testament of Orpheus sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Testament of Orpheus violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is Testament of Orpheus scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Testament of Orpheus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Testament of Orpheus easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Testament of Orpheus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Testament of Orpheus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Testament of Orpheus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Testament of Orpheus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Testament of Orpheus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































