Jacques Demy, best known for his ingenious musicals like THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964), has again delved into the musical realm, this time combining it with the legendary Orpheus myth, previously filmed by Jean Cocteau in 1950. Rather than literally remaking Cocteau's version, Demy
has updated the legend, turning Jean Marais's poet character of the original into a successful rock 'n' roll star. Huster plays the modern-day version of the poet who speaks to the passions of youth. He lives in a chateau with his Japanese sculptor wife, Ito (an angelic-looking actress who learned
her dialog phonetically). During a rehearsal for one of his many sold-out concerts, Hus...
Released:
1985
Rated:
NR
Length:
95 mins