Jean Genet
Known for
Writing
Born
December 19, 1910
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
April 15, 1986 (aged 75)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Querelle
1982
Song of Love
1972
Little Girl Blue
2023
Mademoiselle
1966
Poor Pretty Eddie
1975
The Balcony
1963
The Maids
1975
Deathwatch
1966
The South Bank Show
1978
Disorder
1950Filmography
2026
May Day x 4as Self
2024
Flowers and BeastsNovel
2023
Little Girl Blueas Self (archive footage)
2019
André Malraux: Writer, Politician, Adventureras Self - Writer (archive footage)
2010
2003
Serva e PadronaNovel
1999
Genet à ChatilaWriter
1993
Un boxeur endormiPoem, Original Story
1986
Le sphinxOther
1985
Les BonnesWriter
1982
QuerelleNovel
1982
1981
Black MirrorScreenplay, Story
1978
1975
RitualOriginal Story
1975
1975
Poor Pretty EddieNovel
1975
The MaidsTheatre Play
1975
1972
Song of Loveas Prisoner in Duo Fantasy (uncredited), Director, Writer, Editor, Production Design
1970
Maydayas Self
1970
1970
1968
Chicagoas Self
1967