I wonder if you have any thoughts on Robert Bresson's "Pickpocket." I've never read Genet so can't connect the two, but everything you're writing here kept reminding me of that movie: the connection of criminality and freedom, the unity of thief and saint...Definitely one to check out if you haven't seen it, as I will also look for something to read from Genet.
Very cool post!
I think I will check this out, thanks for the review, it was fascinating!
I wonder if you have any thoughts on Robert Bresson's "Pickpocket." I've never read Genet so can't connect the two, but everything you're writing here kept reminding me of that movie: the connection of criminality and freedom, the unity of thief and saint...Definitely one to check out if you haven't seen it, as I will also look for something to read from Genet.
The Thief’s Journal and The Maids are imo the place to start! I’ll seek out Pickpocket