Stan Brakhage talks about the inspiration for Jean Cocteau's film 'Orpheus.' He mentions Cocteau's opium use and explains "hypnagogic vision." Brakhage relates Cocteau's dream and Heurtebise. He describes Cocteau's use of mirrors in his films. Brakhage recounts the myth of Orpheus. He mentions the influence of the performer Barbette had on Cocteau's work. Brakhage describes the inspiration for the Princess in Orpheus. He talks about Jean Marais as well Marais' relationship with Cocteau. He describes Marais' death. Brakhage gives his personal opinion on 'The Orphic Trilogy.' He describes the set of Orpheus and how it obtained its 'mirror effect. He summarizes the myth of Psyche.
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Stan Brakhage talks about the inspiration for Jean Cocteau's film 'Orpheus.' He mentions Cocteau's opium use and explains "hypnagogic vision." Brakhage relates Cocteau's dream and Heurtebise. He describes Cocteau's use of mirrors in his films. Brakhage recounts the myth of Orpheus. He mentions the influence of the performer Barbette had on Cocteau's work. Brakhage describes the inspiration for the Princess in Orpheus. He talks about Jean Marais as well Marais' relationship with Cocteau. He describes Marais' death. Brakhage gives his personal opinion on 'The Orphic Trilogy.' He describes the set of Orpheus and how it obtained its 'mirror effect. He summarizes the myth of Psyche.
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