

The frustrated loves of Jean Cocteau and Raymond Radiguet at the beginning of the 1920s. The death of Radiguet that sank Cocteau into opium. A story under the influence of drugs. A narrative in the spirit of Cocteau. And all this in a musical.
Direction
Dombasle's maximalist vision: every frame looks like a lost Cocteau drawing.
Costume
Marisa Berenson as Casati in outfits that defy physics and good taste.

Director
Arielle Dombasle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dombasle is primarily a singer and actress; this was her directorial debut at age 54, and she also composed the score.
Radiguet died of typhoid at 20, having written two acclaimed novels; Cocteau's actual opium addiction began after this loss and lasted years.