Genet à Chatila
Originally released in 1999. Genet à Chatila is a documentary film. directed by Richard Dindo.
Starring Mounia Raoui, Leila Shahid, and Jean-François Stévenin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films d'Ici
- Lea Produktion
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 ...
Who directed Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila was directed by Richard Dindo.
How long is Genet à Chatila?
Genet à Chatila has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Genet à Chatila released?
Genet à Chatila was released on November 24, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genet à Chatila?
The main cast of Genet à Chatila includes Mounia Raoui, Leila Shahid, Jean-François Stévenin.