||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER |||
Orcas Center is proud to present a special public screening of the acclaimed feature documentary Jean Cocteau, directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland. This captivating film, which explores the life, art, and enduring legacy of the French polymath Jean Cocteau, will be shown on Friday, July 18 at 7pm.
About the Film
In the years before fame alone would be accepted as an art form, multi-faceted poet, playwright, visual artist, and filmmaker Jean Cocteau considered his artistic lot in life one of obscurity and celebrity. Over decades, this fragile workhorse pioneered a dazzling private & public alchemy of staggering talent, success, renown, and controversy. Weaving the legendary Frenchman’s written words and recorded observations with a rich archival sampling of his exhaustive output, director Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s JEAN COCTEAU tells his fascinating story by compassionately bringing into view a life freed by artistic impulse — and an art deeply entwined with his ecstasies and struggles.
Why This Matters
Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) remains one of the most influential figures of 20th-century art. This documentary not only celebrates his vast creative output but also explores how his vision continues to inspire contemporary artists and film enthusiasts.
Ticket prices range from $12-$70. Tickets available online at www.OrcasCenter.org by phone at 360-376-2281 ext 1, or in-person at the Box Office Tuesday-Friday 11am – 3pm.
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