An organic luminescent element includes a substrate, an anode, a cathode, at least one organic material layer interposed between the anode and the cathode, and a sealing film containing a ferroelectric material provided on the anode or the cathode on the organic material layer. Preferably, the organic luminescent element further includes a counter electrode provided on the sealing film. Preferably, the substrate is transparent, and the anode is composed of indium tin oxide.