Reise in ein verborgenes Leben (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1983, Reise in ein verborgenes Leben is a drama film directed by Hans Neuenfels, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. An imaginary biography of Jean Genet, poet and high priest of evil. "Revolt is something I allow myself", said Jean Genet in 1975. Born in Paris in 1910, raised and humiliated in an approved school, a pederast and thief who has been to prison 14 times and expelled from five European countries. His novels are ballads of poisonous beauty, his plays are murky rituals of oppression where each person acts out the role imposed upon him by the others.

Who’s in it. Reise in ein verborgenes Leben stars Stefan Wieland, Carlo Rola, Mark Gläser and Hajo Zörner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Reise in ein verborgenes Leben has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reise in ein verborgenes Leben page.

If you liked it. Fans of Reise in ein verborgenes Leben tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.