Orpheus (Original French)
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DVD Review: Modern Mythology
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this movie for the first time recently, and I loved it. Those who are familiar with the traditional telling of the myth might be a little confused at first, as I was, but once things get started, the differences between the telling and the modern take seem very appropriate and even necessary for relating to a modern audience. Cocteau makes these characters caught in the ancient Greek myth into real people with real problems. I was impressed especially with the use of the mirrors; the reflections of the characters and its use as the portal to the world behind are both thought-provoking and help to update the myth very effectively into the twentieth century. Cocteau managed to pull off a special effect with the mirrors that is more successful using his method than it would be today using computer tricks, though probably safer. It would also be helpful to have read the play (also by Cocteau) that the film is based off of, if only to have a better understanding of why the characters are the way they are. Cocteau explains his motives more in the directions in the play as to its adaptation to the times. Both the play and the movie are well worth the time and give you a brand-new perspective on the ancient myth of the grieving Orpheus who loses his wife to the underworld twice.
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