The Blood of a Poet(1932)
Le Sang d'un poète
The Blood of a Poet Synopsis
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.
The Blood of a Poet (1932) is a fantasy film directed by Jean Cocteau, released on January 20, 1932 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton and Odette Talazac. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 202 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Cocteau
- Writers:
- Jean Cocteau
- Producers:
- Le Vicomte de Noailles
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Périnal
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Vicomte de Noailles
- Status:
- Released
The Blood of a Poet (1932) Trailer
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The Blood of a Poet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Enrique Rivero
as Poet
- Elizabeth Lee Miller
Elizabeth Lee Miller
as Statue
- Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton
as The child trainer
Odette Talazac
- Jean Desbordes
Jean Desbordes
as Louis XV Friend
- Fernand Dichamps
Fernand Dichamps
- Lucien Jager
Lucien Jager
as A spectator in a box
- Féral Benga
Féral Benga
as Black Angel
- Barbette
Barbette
as A spectator
Jean Cocteau
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Cocteau, written by Jean Cocteau, produced by Le Vicomte de Noailles.
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The Blood of a Poet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 202 ratings.
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The Blood of a Poet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blood of a Poet online?
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The Blood of a Poet (1932) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blood of a Poet?
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The main cast of The Blood of a Poet (1932) includes Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton, Odette Talazac and Jean Desbordes. The film was directed by Jean Cocteau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blood of a Poet released?
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The Blood of a Poet was released on January 20, 1932 and runs for 55m.
Is The Blood of a Poet worth watching?
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The Blood of a Poet (1932) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 202 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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