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The Blood of a Poet (1932)

Movie ★ 7.0 55 min

Fantasy

In a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.

Jean Cocteau Director Jean Cocteau Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 20, 1932
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0021331
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Language
Studio
Vicomte de Noailles

Themes

Cast

Enrique Rivero Enrique Rivero Poet Elizabeth Lee Miller Statue Pauline Carton Pauline Carton The child trainer Odette Talazac Odette Talazac Jean Desbordes Louis XV Friend Fernand Dichamps Lucien Jager A spectator in a box Féral Benga Black Angel Barbette A spectator Jean Cocteau Jean Cocteau Bit Part (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blood of a Poet about?
In a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.
Who directed The Blood of a Poet?
The Blood of a Poet was directed by Jean Cocteau.
Who stars in The Blood of a Poet?
The Blood of a Poet stars Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton, Odette Talazac.
When was The Blood of a Poet released?
The Blood of a Poet is a 1932 fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Blood of a Poet?
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