Jean Genet in Chicago (2006)

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A queer rewriting of the events surrounding the 1968 National Democratic Convention from the point of view of the controversial French writer. This “thief-video” combines disparate textual sources, contemporary reenactments of historical events and archival footage in order to relate the uneasy fusion of the French poet’s criminalized sexuality with late 60s American counter-culture.

Director: Frédéric Moffet
Runtime: 26 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jean Genet in Chicago about?
A queer rewriting of the events surrounding the 1968 National Democratic Convention from the point of view of the controversial French writer. This “thief-video” combines disparate textual sources, contemporary reenactments of historical events and archival footage in order to relate the uneasy fusion of the French poet’s criminalized sexuality with late 60s American counter-culture.
Who directed Jean Genet in Chicago?
Jean Genet in Chicago was directed by Frédéric Moffet.
How long is Jean Genet in Chicago?
Jean Genet in Chicago has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).