Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths(1997)
Jean Cocteau, mensonges et vérités
Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths Synopsis
This documentary consists mainly of archive interviews of Jean Cocteau, and it features interesting contributions by Jean Marais and especially Jean-Luc Godard, who discusses Cocteau's foray into cinema. The film documents all the artistic media explored by a man who defined himself, first and foremost, as a poet.
Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths (1997) is a documentary film directed by Noël Simsolo, released on February 22, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Jean Cocteau, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean Marais and Alejandro Jodorowsky.
- Director:
- Noël Simsolo
- Writers:
- Noël Simsolo
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Ramsay-Levi
- Production:
- La Sept-Arte, FIT Production, INA
- Status:
- Released
Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Cocteau
as Self (archive footage)
Jean-Luc Godard
as Self
Jean Marais
as Self
Alejandro Jodorowsky
as Self
Henri Alekan
as Self
Jean Babilée
as Self
Cyril Robichez
as Self
- Claude Samuel
Claude Samuel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Noël Simsolo, written by Noël Simsolo, produced by Jean-Pierre Ramsay-Levi.
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Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths?
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The main cast of Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths (1997) includes Jean Cocteau, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean Marais, Alejandro Jodorowsky and Henri Alekan. The film was directed by Noël Simsolo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths released?
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Jean Cocteau: Lies and Truths was released on February 22, 1997 and runs for 1h 2m.