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Release Year1989
Runtime0h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorConstantine Giannaris
WritersConstantine Giannaris
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.7 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsJean Genet Is Dead
About Jean Genet Is Dead
Young men find themselves scattered and defencelessly exposed to a merciless sun. Their gaze moves off searchingly into the distance. Deserted places appear to offer vague promises of refuge. On a prison wall, an explosive image of desire emerges, full of hope for freedom.
Directed by Constantine Giannaris, Jean Genet Is Dead leans on a strong ensemble — Steve Maclean, Giannis Giannaris, Rafael Peña Cruz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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