Birth: 1889-07-05
, Maisons-Laffitte
Death: 1963-10-11
, Milly-la-Forêt
Jean Cocteau was a multifaceted French artist, known as a poet, novelist, playwright, designer, and filmmaker. His work, imbued with an unmistakable style, explores themes such as youth, love, art, death, and the supernatural, often with touches of surrealism and symbolism. Cocteau moved between different artistic movements but maintained a unique authorial voice, marked by elegance, imagination, and experimentation. His influence extends across various areas of culture, solidifying him as a central figure of the 20th century.
