


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.
Director
Jean Cocteau
Writers
Jean Cocteau
Release Date
February 18, 1960
Runtime
1h 20m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
120
Les Editions Cinégraphiques
Cinédis