Criminal Desires: Jean Genet and Cinema by Jane Giles

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Topic: European / French, General Publication Year: 2015 Binding: Paperback IsTextBook: No width: 6 in Item Width: 6 in Number of Pages: 144 Pages height: 1 in Language: English Edition: 2 Book Title: Criminal Desires : Jean Genet and Cinema Publisher: Scb Distributors Format: Trade Paperback ISBN: 9781840680683 Illustrator: Yes Weight: 1 lbs Product Group: Book Genre: Literary Criticism, Art, Fiction Item Length: 9 in Author: Jane Giles Item Height: 1 in Item Weight: 18.2 Oz

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Criminal Desires: Jean Genet and Cinema by Jane Giles. Criminal Desires: Jean Genet and Cinema explores the relationship between the work of Jean Genet and film, focusing on themes of transgression, identity, and desire. Known for his provocative writing and visual style, Genet’s influence on cinema is examined through critical essays and analysis of his only film, Un Chant d’Amour, as well as his broader impact on filmmakers and visual culture. This academic work blends film criticism, literary analysis, and cultural theory, making it a strong addition for readers interested in cinema studies, queer theory, and European art film. Criminal Desires: Jean Genet and Cinema explores the relationship between the work of Jean Genet and film, focusing on themes of transgression, identity, and desire. Known for his provocative writing and visual style, Genet’s influence on cinema is examined through critical essays and analysis of his only film, Un Chant d’Amour, as well as his broader impact on filmmakers and visual culture. This academic work blends film criticism, literary analysis, and cultural theory, making it a strong addition for readers interested in cinema studies, queer theory, and European art film.