Jean COCTEAU and his last film, “The Testament of Orpheus”. 1959.

Jean Cocteau (1889.1963)

Autograph letter signed to Henri Crémieux.

An octavo page illustrated with a laureate profile.

No place. October 11, 1959.

Beautiful illustrated letter from Jean Cocteau thanking the actor Henri Crémieux for his participation in the poet's last film, Le Testament d'Orphée .

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“My dearest Crémieux, I would have liked the phenomena of space-time to work in such a way that Madame Belin imagined herself waiting for us one day for a year. What a charm to work with you and what a sad charm to resurrect these beautiful minutes for eternity… This large studio door that closes on your dear face, joining the shadows. It is strange and noble like you… whom I embrace. Jean.”

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The Testament of Orpheus , shot in the fall of 1959, is Jean Cocteau's last film. The drama, released in 1960, tells the story of the poet's death and resurrection. Struck by a bullet, Jean Cocteau is transported back to another time.

Document presented in a modern frame with gold edging.

Provenance: Galerie Bert / Private collection.

We enclose a certificate from Annie Guedras attesting to the authenticity of the drawing.