The First Man (2011)
Based on a novel that Albert Camus was working on when he died, we follow Jacques Comery as he travels back to Algeria in 1957, a place full of childhood memories. The country is split between those wanting to remain a part of France, and those demanding independence. Reminiscences of his mother, his stern grandmother and a young Arab boy come flooding back.
Director: Gianni Amelio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Cast
- Jacques Gamblin - Jacques Cormery
- Maya Sansa - Catherine Cormery (1924)
- Catherine Sola - Catherine Cormery (1957)
- Denis Podalydès - Professor Bernard
- Ulla Baugué - Grandma
- Nicolas Giraud - Uncle Étienne (1924)
- Nino Jouglet - Jacques as a child
- Abdelkarim Benhabouccha - Hamoud
- Hachemi Abdelmalek - Aziz
- Djamel Hadj Saïd - Hamoud as a child
Screenplay
- Gianni Amelio
- Albert Camus (Novel)
Music: Franco Piersanti
Cinematography: Yves Cape
Editing: Carlo Simeoni
Production: Laïth Média, Soudaine Compagnie, Maison de Cinema, France 3 Cinéma, Cattleya, RAI Cinema
Country: Algeria, France, Italy
Language: Français, العربية
Box Office: $757,000
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Man about?
- Based on a novel that Albert Camus was working on when he died, we follow Jacques Comery as he travels back to Algeria in 1957, a place full of childhood memories. The country is split between those wanting to remain a part of France, and those demanding independence. Reminiscences of his mother, his stern grandmother and a young Arab boy come flooding back.
- Who directed The First Man?
- The First Man was directed by Gianni Amelio.
- Who stars in The First Man?
- The First Man stars Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola, Denis Podalydès, Ulla Baugué, Nicolas Giraud.
- How long is The First Man?
- The First Man has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The First Man?
- The First Man is a Drama film.
- How much did The First Man gross?
- The First Man grossed $757,000 worldwide.
- Where was The First Man produced?
- The First Man was produced in Algeria, France, Italy.