What kind of film is No Exit?
Written at the end of 1943, No Exit is a play by Jean-Paul Sartre composed in a single act.
It was first performed in 1944, in Paris.
theatrical
genre of
No
Exit is a favorite of many readers, but the one presented by the author of this work is quite unique, as it breaks away from the codes previously imposed.
But every era has its rebellion!
The theatrical genre, the genre of No Exit
The unique characteristic of the
theatrical genre lies in the fact that the author expresses himself solely through the words of his characters. He therefore cannot intervene directly in the dialogue… There are, of course, exceptions, and many works prove the contrary, but only the characters are supposed to be the keepers of this secret…
The descriptions of each of the characters can be done through what are called
stage directions but also through clues that can be given to us in certain dialogues; we therefore have information about the character or the physical appearance.
It is important for the playwright to take into account the rules imposed by the theatrical genre but also the text's intended purpose of being performed!
The most distinctive feature of Jean-Paul Sartre's text is that it belongs to a very specific movement: existentialism.
A major movement of its time, the 20th century, it confronts the viewer and the reader with the major issues of their era.
The genre of
No Exit,
and especially the
literary movement that this work represents, places the human being face to face with his demons, his questions, his doubts, his flaws… The actor then becomes the incarnation of an evil that must be analyzed, questioned, understood.
To give you an idea, know that the author, in his
most famous play, features three characters who suffer the judgment of others after their death; they suffer hell.
Remember: “Hell is other people.” But who are these “other people” really?
closed-room
genre
so popular?
No Exit
genre
is highly appreciated because it allows humans to discover themselves, to confront themselves and others , in laughter as well as in tears.
It offers a moment of self-transcendence; it's an outlet, a disinhibitor!
Indeed, the theatrical genre is a literary genre that allows us to speak to all spectators,
of all ages and backgrounds. This is precisely why, after fables and poems, it has become the essential means of storytelling and also of exposition.
Although Jean-Paul Sartre's play leans towards a style considered rather dramatic, it should not be forgotten that originally, the author wanted to make it a funny text…
Where can I see this play?
This play by Sartre has been performed in numerous venues since its first production in 1944. However, in 2023, you can discover it in our venue, the
Laurette Theatre . Performed in the heart of Paris, it is directed by Karine Kadi.
The main characters, Garcin, Inès and Estelle, are played by Sébastien Barrio, Karine Battaglia, and Laurence Meini.
Whatever your schedule and constraints, you can find a moment to confront questions of the era that may still be very familiar to you now.
Huis Clos is performed every Friday at 9pm and every Sunday at 6pm until May 21st.
To better understand the genre of
No Exit,
to see or see again this play, our Laurette Theatre opens its doors to you for this performance, but also for all the others scheduled in its program!
