Jean Cocteau

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French^[1] b. 1889, Maisons-Laffitte, France^[1] d. 25 September 1963, Milly-la-Forêt, France^[1] active 1889–1963

Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) was a prominent French poet, novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. A key figure in the avant-garde movement, he was known for his multifaceted artistic output across literature, cinema, and visual arts. He collaborated with many artists, including photographer Pierre Jahan, whose work inspired Cocteau's publication 'La Mort et les Statues'. Cocteau's influence on 20th-century French culture is extensive, spanning from the surrealist movement to his iconic cinematic works.^[1,2]

• surrealism
• avant-garde
• mythology
• poetry