Venom and Eternity (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, Venom and Eternity is a drama film directed by Isidore Isou, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. In this experimental film, Isidore Isou, the leader of the lettrist movement, lashes out at conventional cinema and offers a revolutionary form of movie-making: through scratching and bleaching the film, through desynchronizing the soundtrack and the visual track, through deconstructing the story, he aims to renew the seventh art the same way he tried to revolutionize the literary world.
Who’s in it. Venom and Eternity stars Isidore Isou as Daniel, Jean Cocteau as Self, Jean-Louis Barrault as Self and Marcel Achard as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Venom and Eternity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venom and Eternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venom and Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venom and Eternity (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Venom and Eternity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Venom and Eternity worth watching?
- Venom and Eternity holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venom and Eternity?
- Venom and Eternity stars Isidore Isou, Jean Cocteau, Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcel Achard and Blaise Cendrars.
- When was Venom and Eternity released?
- Venom and Eternity was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.