A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

Top Cast

Jean MaraisOrphée

François PérierHeurtebise

María CasaresDeath

Marie DéaEurydice

Henri CrémieuxEditor

Juliette GrécoAglaonice

Roger BlinThe Poet

Édouard DermitheJacques Cégeste