Jean Genet's The maids
(DVD)
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Published
[New York] : Kino on Video, [2003].
Format
DVD
Edition
[Widescreen edition].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[New York] : Kino on Video, [2003].
Edition
[Widescreen edition].
Language
English
UPC
738329028022
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.
General Note
Based on the play by Jean Genet.
General Note
Special features: theatrical trailer; "Jean Genet and The maids" an essay by Michael Feingold; AFT cinebill for The maids; stills gallery; an interview with Edie Landau; "Ely Landau: in front of the camera" AFT promotional reel, 1974; American Film Theatre trailer gallery; American Film Theatre scrapbook.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Douglas Slocombe ; editor, Peter Tanner ; music, Laurie Johnson.
Participants/Performers
Glenda Jackson, Susannah York, Vivien Merchant, Mark Burns.
Description
Two Parisian sisters, Solange and Claire, serve as maids to a cruel socialite, but whenever she leaves, the two act out a bizarre, complex role-playing psychodrama of domination and control that feeds their powerful lust for revenge upon the mistress they serve.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD, letterboxed (1.85:1), enhanced for 16x9 televisions.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Media - Video | DVD MAI | Available |
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Enders, R., Miles, C., Jackson, G., York, S., Merchant, V., Burns, M., Slocombe, D., Tanner, P., Johnson, L., & Genet, J. (2003). Jean Genet's The maids ([Widescreen edition].). Kino on Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert. Enders et al.. 2003. Jean Genet's The Maids. Kino on Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert. Enders et al.. Jean Genet's The Maids Kino on Video, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Enders, Robert., et al. Jean Genet's The Maids [Widescreen edition]., Kino on Video, 2003.
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