Glenda Jackson and Susannah York in Jean Genet’s THE MAIDS (1947 play/1975 film)
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This is a movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
“Two house cleaners, Solange and Claire, hate their employer, Madame. While she is out, they take turns mimicking and insulting her. On Madame’s return, their fantasy of killing her might become real."
The play: THE MAIDS
by Jean Genet
First performed in 1947
Translated from the French by Bernard Frechtman
https://archive.org/details/maidsanddeathwat00gene/page/34/mode/2up
The Film:
THE MAIDS (1975)
Directed by Christopher Miles
Screenplay by Robert Enders and Mr. Miles, adapted from Genet’s play
With Glenda Jackson, Susannah York and Vivien Merchant
1 hour 35 mins.
Available to stream on Kanopy and Ovid, and to rent on Amazon and Kino Now. Check justwatch.com for details.