Orphic Trilogy

MOVIE DVD - With its beautifully transferred prints, restored sound, and extensive background information, the Orphic Trilogy collection will deepen your enjoyment and understanding of Jean Cocteau's trio of masterpieces. The first of the three discs contains The Blood of a Poet, with the sound digitally reconstructed, plus rare photos that give a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the film's production. There is also Edgardo Cozarinsky's documentary Jean Cocteau: Autobiography of an Unknown a transcript of a lecture given by Cocteau at a screening in 1932, a 1946 essay, a bibliofilmography , and a new English translation. Disc two features Orpheus, also fully restored and newly translated, along with Cocteau's 1950 essay on the work. The final disc includes a newly transferred and translated Testament of Orpheus; Villa Santo Sospir, a 16mm film by Cocteau; and several writings by Cocteau on the Testament. - Jean Cocteau's Orphic Trilogy (DVD)