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Jean Genet

Jean Genet

Director & actor · born 19 December 1910 · Paris, France

Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist. Early in his life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later took to writing. 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.

Where to start: Song of Love (1972).

As director 1

As actor 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jean Genet movie?

By viewer score, Song of Love (1972) at 7.0/10.

What are Jean Genet’s most popular movies?

Song of Love, Song of Love, Little Girl Blue.

How many movies has Jean Genet made?

8 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 7 as actor.

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