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Orpheus AKA Orph�e (1950)

Orphee is a poet who becomes obsessed with Death (the Princess).
Director: Jean Cocteau

OVERALL: Draw
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R0 America - Criterion Collection - The Orphic Trilogy [2000]
R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2008]
R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2004]
R4 Australia - Madman Entertainment

R0 America - Criterion Collection [2000 Release] The Orphic Trilogy #68 Extras: Cocteau�s 1950 essays on the film Bibliography/Filmography for Jean Cocteau Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): French Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes 6-page liner notes with Cocteau Book excerpts. Available only as part of the 3-disc "The Orphic Trilogy" box set (spine #66) which includes "The Blood of a Poet", "Orpheus", and "Testament of Orpheus". Special thanks to Rewind user Paul Moran for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2008 Release] Commentaries: Audio commentary by French film expert Roland-Francois Lack Extras: English Language Opening Credits Sequence Trailer Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): French LPCM 2.0 dual mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a fully illustrated booklet containing posters, stills and a 1950 interview with Cocteau. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2004 Release] Commentaries: Audio commentary by French film expert Roland-Francois Lack Extras: "Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths" 1997 documentary (62:43) English Language Opening Credits Sequence Trailer Subtitles: English (burned-in) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a fully illustrated booklet containing posters, stills and a 1950 interview with Cocteau. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Madman Entertainment Commentaries: Audio commentary by University of Melbourne Doctoral Student Richard Misek Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): French Dolby Digital 2.0 dual mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a booklet and specially designed art cards. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The UK 2004 release has an exclusive documentary though note the subtitles are non-removable for the film.
The UK 2008 reissue has LPCM audio with optional subtitles, though note the documentary from the 2004 release was removed.
The Australian release has an exclusive commentary, though note it uses an NTSC to PAL transfer.
CUTS:
- R0 The Orphic Trilogy America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (95:03 NTSC).
- R2 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (91:46 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (90:55 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Madman Entertainment - No cuts (94:51 NTSC->PAL).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 06/06/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 17/12/23

UPDATE LOG:

08/02/15: Added UK, Australia discs, added US runtimes and ASIN.
20/01/19: Updated year.
27/01/19: Title update.
17/12/23: Added UK 2004.
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Orpheus AKA Orph�e (1950)

R0 America - Criterion Collection [2000 Release]The Orphic Trilogy#68

R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2008 Release]

R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2004 Release]

R4 Australia - Madman Entertainment

OVERALL: Draw

CUTS:

UPDATE LOG:

R0 America - Criterion Collection [2000 Release]
The Orphic Trilogy
#68