Jean Cocteau possessed a staggering breadth of talent; he achieved fame as a poet, playwright, visual artist, choreographer, set designer and film-maker. When he died in 1963, he was one of the most celebrated figures in France. Though many in Montparnasse were jealous of the “aura” that surrounded him and which seemed to assure his success in every new endeavour, his life was full of betrayals and reversals. He responded to these setbacks with a manic work ethic and non-stop artistic output.

This feature documentary will explore the interaction between his life and his art.

Introduction by Tallinn University cultural history professor Marek Tamm.