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.
| Release Date | February 18, 1960 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Le Testament d'Orphée | |
| Runtime | 1h 20min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | French | |
| Original Language | French | |
| Production Countries | France | |
| Production Companies | Les Editions CinégraphiquesCinédis | |
