Jean Genet

Jean Genet

French novelist, playwright, poet and political activist (1910-1986)

Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist. In his early life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later became a writer and playwright, often creating works inspired by his experience. His major works include the novels The Thief's Journal and Our Lady of the Flowers and the plays The Balcony, The Maids and The Screens.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 2 films (1947–1968) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1968 Campaign ▶ Tom Palazzolo 11:27 16mm Color sound
1947 Un Chant D’Amour (A Song Of Love) Grove Press Jean Genet