40 Minutes with Jean Cocteau
Orpheus • 40m
In this August 1957 interview with Jean Cocteau, conducted by François Chalais and shot by ORPHEUS cinematographer Nicholas Hayer, the artist discusses his film work as well as his paintings in the church at Villefranche-sur-Mer and in the villa Santo-Sospir. The interview was presented as part of the French television series “At Home With . . .”
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