“Genet al Raval” film season

The season presents “Un chant d'amour”, the only film directed by Genet, made in 1950 and released twenty-five years later. This masterpiece, derived from his autobiographical novel “Diario del ladrón”, reflects the author's experiences in the underworld of the barrio Chino, now the Raval, and stands out for its poetic intensity and bold exploration of themes such as love, loneliness and repression.

Alongside this central work, the season includes a selection of the best film adaptations of his works, as well as films directly influenced by his literary world. These include a documentary portraying Genet as a controversial figure and two short films exploring his view of the Palestinian tragedy. These screenings will be complemented by reading sessions at the Biblioteca del Cine, offering a complete experience encompassing both the visual qualities of his cinema and the depth of his texts.

“Genet al Raval” is not only a tribute to the work of an author who challenged the boundaries of literature and cinema, but also an opportunity to explore how his experiences in Barcelona shaped his provocative and far-reaching art. Do not miss this immersion in Jean Genet's legacy, where each screening and reading promises to reveal the most complex layers of his enigmatic life and work.