The First Man
Brief Synopsis
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In 1957, Jacques Comery travels back to Algeria -- a place full of childhood memories. The country seethes with tension as the Europeans, known as the "pieds-noirs," defend their interests against the demands of local nationalists. One side demands independence and the other wants to remain part of
Cast & Crew
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Gianni Amelio
Director
Jacques Gamblin
Catherine Sola
Denis Podalydès
Maya Sansa
Ulla Baugué
Film Details
Also Known As
First Man, Le premier homme, Premier Homme
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2012
Production Company
StudioCanal
Distribution Company
01 Distribuzione ; Paradis Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Synopsis
In 1957, Jacques Comery travels back to Algeria -- a place full of childhood memories. The country seethes with tension as the Europeans, known as the "pieds-noirs," defend their interests against the demands of local nationalists. One side demands independence and the other wants to remain part of France. While there, Comery reminiscences about his mother, his stern grandmother and a young Arab boy.
Director
Gianni Amelio
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
First Man, Le premier homme, Premier Homme
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2012
Production Company
StudioCanal
Distribution Company
01 Distribuzione ; Paradis Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2012
Released in United States 2012 (International Showcase)
