Movie·1950·1h 47m
The Strange Ones
A love story by Jean Cocteau
Country
France
Language
French
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The Story
Original title: Les Enfants terribles
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.
Written By
Jean Cocteau
Producer
Jean-Pierre Melville
Cinematography
Henri Decaë
Editor
Monique Bonnot
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Nicole Stéphane
Elisabeth
Édouard Dermithe
Paul
Renée Cosima
Dargelos / Agathe
Jacques Bernard
Gerard
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice)
Melvyn Martin
Michael
Maria Cyliakus
Mother
Jean-Marie Robain
Headmaster
Maurice Revel
Doctor
Rachel Devirys
Adeline Aucoc
Mariette
Emile Mathys
Vice Principal
Roger Gaillard
Gerard's Uncle
Annabel Buffet
Model
Karin Lannby
Mother
Hélène Rémy
Pierre Benichou
Young schoolboy
// crew
Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director, Writer, Producer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Jean Cocteau
Writer
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