Genet à Chatila
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Dindo
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Dindo, Jean Genet
- Original Title
- Genet à Chatila
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici, Lea Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Dindo
Richard Dindo, Jean Genet
Ned Burgess
Richard Dindo, Rainer Trinkler
Richard Copans, Yves Jeanneau, Serge Lalou
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Dindo
Writer
Jean Genet
Writer
Richard Dindo
Director
Richard Dindo
Editor
Rainer Trinkler
Editor
Richard Copans
Producer
Yves Jeanneau
Producer
Serge Lalou
Producer
Ned Burgess
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Genet à Chatila.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genet à Chatila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Genet à Chatila includes Mounia Raoui, Leila Shahid, Jean-François Stévenin.
When was Genet à Chatila released and how long is it?
Genet à Chatila was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.