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The author Jean Genet wrote and directed his one and only short film, UN CHANT D'AMOUR using a cast plucked from his associates and male lovers from Paris streets. Set in a French prison the film examines intense homosexual desire. Banned for many years it became a cause celebre for gay rights campaigners as well as being a .. Read more
| Starring | Java, Andre Reybaz, Lucien Senemaud |
|---|---|
| Director | Jean Genet |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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The author Jean Genet wrote and directed his one and only short film, UN CHANT D'AMOUR using a cast plucked from his associates and male lovers from Paris streets. Set in a French prison the film examines intense homosexual desire. Banned for many years it became a cause celebre for gay rights campaigners as well as being a masterpiece of poetic film-making.
| Starring | Java, Andre Reybaz, Lucien Senemaud |
|---|---|
| Director | Jean Genet |
| Studio | BFI VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 25 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1950 To Rent: DVD: 02 Jun 2003 |
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Dynamite comes in small packages
Blac&white silent film supercharged with rioting emotions and instincts. 5 stars for artistic impression and the fact that this film was made in 1950. It is... read more »
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Great piece of cinema history
Wow, every gay man must watch this, its only 25 minutes long but its really good very arty and extremely homoerotic. The previous reviews are right you have to... read more »
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Silent surprise
If you are looking for porn, you won't get it.
Very much a piece of video art that will only appeal to a small audience - not just gay folk. If ... read more »
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short
Great insight into the life of Genet. However, much too short. Would have been better value if it was linked to a collection of short films.