La Villa Santo-Sospir
Originally released in 1952. La Villa Santo-Sospir is a documentary film. directed by Jean Cocteau. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Cocteau, Edouard Dermithe, and Francine Weisweiller
Synopsis
Cocteau takes the viewer on a tour of a friend's villa on the French coast (a major location used in Testament of Orpheus). The house itself is heavily decorated, mostly by Cocteau (and a bit by Picasso), and we are given an extensive tour of the artwork. Cocteau also shows us several dozen paintings as well. Most cover mythological themes, of course. He also proudly shows paintings by Edouard Dermithe and Jean Marais and plays around his own home in Villefranche.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
0h 36m
36 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Villa Santo-Sospir about?
Cocteau takes the viewer on a tour of a friend's villa on the French coast (a major location used in Testament of Orpheus). The house itself is heavily decorated, mostly by Cocteau (and a bit by Pi...
Who directed La Villa Santo-Sospir?
La Villa Santo-Sospir was directed by Jean Cocteau.
How long is La Villa Santo-Sospir?
La Villa Santo-Sospir has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
When was La Villa Santo-Sospir released?
La Villa Santo-Sospir was released on December 5, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Villa Santo-Sospir?
The main cast of La Villa Santo-Sospir includes Jean Cocteau, Edouard Dermithe, Francine Weisweiller.