The Blood of a Poet

(1932)Directed by Jean Cocteau55 minFantasy

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.

Enrique Riveroas Poet
Elizabeth Lee Milleras Statue
Pauline Cartonas The child trainer
Jean Desbordesas Louis XV Friend
Fernand Dichamps
Lucien Jageras A spectator in a box
Féral Bengaas Black Angel
Barbetteas A spectator
Jean Cocteauas Bit Part (uncredited)