Genet à Chatila (1999)

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A documentary about the French writer Jean Genet and his relations with the Palestinian revolution. One day after the September 1982 massacre at the refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Genet visits the camp. Suffering from throat cancer and having written nothing in years, Genet begins to write on the threshold of his death about this disturbing new experience. It leads to his last book, entitled “Un captif amoureux” in which Genet reflects on the Palestinian revolution, its defeat, and the loss of one’s homeland. In this film a young French woman of Algerian origin who is reading the book returns to the landscapes of the Palestinian resistance and the refugee camps full of exiles, in search of Genet.

Director: Richard Dindo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ned Burgess
Editing: Richard Dindo, Rainer Trinkler
Production: Les Films d'Ici, Lea Produktion
Country: Switzerland, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Richard Dindo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genet à Chatila about?
A documentary about the French writer Jean Genet and his relations with the Palestinian revolution. One day after the September 1982 massacre at the refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Genet visits the camp. Suffering from throat cancer and having written nothing in years, Genet begins to write on the threshold of his death about this disturbing new experience. It leads to his last book, entitled “Un captif amoureux” in which Genet reflects on the Palestinian revolution, its defeat, and the loss of one’s homeland. In this film a young French woman of Algerian origin who is reading the book returns to the landscapes of the Palestinian resistance and the refugee camps full of exiles, in search of Genet.
Who directed Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila was directed by Richard Dindo.
Who stars in Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila stars Mounia Raoui, Leila Shahid, Jean-François Stévenin.
How long is Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila is a Documentary film.
Where was Genet à Chatila produced?
Genet à Chatila was produced in Switzerland, France.