Jean Cocteau and his last film, "The Testament of Orpheus". 1959.
Beautiful illustrated letter from Jean Cocteau thanking the actor Henri Crémieux for his participation in the poet's last film, The Testament of Orpheus .
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Beautiful illustrated letter from Jean Cocteau thanking the actor Henri Crémieux for his participation in the poet's last film, The Testament of Orpheus .
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Jean Cocteau (1889.1963)
Autographed letter signed to Henri Crémieux.
An octavo page illustrated with a laureate profile.
No location. October 11, 1959.
Beautiful illustrated letter from Jean Cocteau thanking the actor Henri Crémieux for his participation in the poet's last film, The Testament of Orpheus .
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“My dearest Crémieux, I wish the phenomena of space-time had played such a trick that Madame Belin imagined waiting for us one day for a whole year. What a delight to work with you, and what a sad delight to resurrect these beautiful moments for eternity… That large studio door closing 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 , filmed in the autumn of 1959, is Jean Cocteau's last film. The drama, released in 1960, recounts the death and resurrection of the poet. Struck by a bullet, Jean Cocteau rebounds in another time.
Document presented in a modern frame with a gold border.
Provenance: Bert Gallery / Private Collection.
We are enclosing a certificate from Annie Guedras attesting to the authenticity of the drawing.