Jean Cocteau's Orphic TrilogyPublisher: The Criterion Collection (Spine #155)

Format: DVD, 3-Disc Box SetCondition: Mint Condition

Overview:Presenting a stunning, collector-quality edition of Jean Cocteau’s cinematic masterpiece, the Orphic Trilogy. This limited-edition three-disc box set from The Criterion Collection features new digital transfers and extensive restorations of three groundbreaking films that blend surrealism, myth, and personal introspection.

Films Included:The Blood of a Poet (1930): Cocteau’s debut, exploring the artist’s struggle through dreamlike fantasy.

Orpheus (1950): A poetic 1940s update of the Orphic myth starring Jean Marais.

Testament of Orpheus (1960): Cocteau's final film, a self-reflective journey featuring cameos by Pablo Picasso and Yul Brynner.

Special Features:Restored Digital Transfers: High-quality image and sound restoration for all three films.

Documentary: Jean Cocteau: Autoportrait d’un Inconnu (Autobiography of an Unknown), a 66-minute documentary by Edgardo Cozarinsky.

Bonus Film: La Villa Santo-Sospir, a 16mm color film by Cocteau featuring locations from the trilogy.

Exclusive Archives: Rare behind-the-scenes photos, Cocteau’s lecture transcripts, and a bibliofilmography.

Subtitles: New English subtitle translations.

Condition Notes:This set is in Mint Condition. The outer slipbox is crisp with sharp corners, and the internal cases and discs show no signs of wear. Perfect for serious Criterion collectors and fans of avant-garde cinema.