Jean Cocteau

Local title
Jean Cocteau
Director
Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Country
USA
Year
2024
Festival
Kumu Dokumentaal 2025
Programme
Kumu Documentary
Subject
art, historical personas

This feature documentary about Jean Cocteau will explore the interaction between his life and his art.

Jean Cocteau possessed a staggering breadth of talent; he achieved fame as a poet, playwright, visual artist, choreographer, set designer and film-maker. When he died in 1963, he was one of the most celebrated figures in France. Though many in Montparnasse were jealous of the “aura” that surrounded him and which seemed to assure his success in every new endeavour, his life was full of betrayals and reversals. He responded to these setbacks with a manic work ethic and non-stop artistic output.

This feature documentary will explore the interaction between his life and his art.

Introduction by Tallinn University cultural history professor Marek Tamm.

Director
Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Producer
John Northrup, Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Cinematographer
Shane Sigler
Music
Claire Cowan
Runtime
Language
English, French
Subtitles
English

Screenings

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ScreeningJean Cocteau
SubtitlesEnglish
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