Genet à Tanger

The film centers on Jean Genet, who, at sixty, finds himself in the El Minza hotel in Tangier. He spends his days in a cycle of reading, smoking, and sleeping, relying on Nembutal to ease his restlessness. Though he no longer writes, the essence of literature still lingers in his interactions.

Set against the backdrop of the early 70s, Genet occasionally ventures out for coffee in Petit Socco, where he meets the young Moroccan writer Mohamed Choukri. Their conversations are simple and friendly, touching on the mundane aspects of life and literature. The film captures a moment in time, reflecting on the solitude and artistry that define Genet's existence in a vibrant yet isolating landscape.