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Orpheus

A poet in love with Death follows his unhappy wife into the underworld.

Orphee is a poet who becomes obsessed with Death (the Princess). They fall in love. Orphee's wife, Eurydice, is killed by the Princess' henchmen and Orphee goes after her into the Underworld. Although they have become dangerously entangled, the Princess sends Orphee back out of the Underworld, to carry on his life with Eurydice. Written by

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Info about Orpheus

Studio(s): Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film

Originally Released: Nov 29, 1950

Production Country: France

Genres:Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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