The First Movie (2009)

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The First Movie (2009) poster

Filmmaker Mark Cousins, who was brought up in a Northern Irish war zone, travels to Goptapa, a Kurdish-Iraqi village of just seven hundred people on a tributary of the Tigris river, and tries to make a dream film about a place that is normally only portrayed in current affairs programmes. He gives the kids cameras, and they make their own little movies about war, love, a fish that goes to a magical place, and a chicken who debates justice.

Director: Mark Cousins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Melissa Hui
Cinematography: Mark Cousins
Editing: Timo Langer
Production: CONNECTfilm, Screen Siren Pictures, Scottish Screen
Country: Canada, United Kingdom
Language: Kurdish, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

iraq, kids, filming

Trailer

The First Movie Trailer
More Films by Director: Mark Cousins
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First Movie about?
Filmmaker Mark Cousins, who was brought up in a Northern Irish war zone, travels to Goptapa, a Kurdish-Iraqi village of just seven hundred people on a tributary of the Tigris river, and tries to make a dream film about a place that is normally only portrayed in current affairs programmes. He gives the kids cameras, and they make their own little movies about war, love, a fish that goes to a magical place, and a chicken who debates justice.
Who directed The First Movie?
The First Movie was directed by Mark Cousins.
Who stars in The First Movie?
The First Movie stars Mark Cousins, Gharib Ahmad Rauf.
How long is The First Movie?
The First Movie has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The First Movie?
The First Movie is a Documentary film.
Where was The First Movie produced?
The First Movie was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.