The First Man
37 reviews
Drama
1h 41m
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...
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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.
- DirectorGianni Amelio
- Release9 September 2011
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 41m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate37 reviews
- Productions
Laïth Média, Soudaine Compagnie, Maison de Cinema, France 3 Cinéma, Cattleya, RAI Cinema
Cast

Jacques Gamblin
Jacques Cormery

Maya Sansa
Catherine Cormery (1924)

Catherine Sola
Catherine Cormery (1957)

Denis Podalydès
Professor Bernard

Nicolas Giraud
Uncle Étienne (1924)

Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Uncle Étienne (1957)

Jean-François Stévenin
Farmer

Michel Crémadès
Graveyard keeper

Jean Benoit Souilh
Student

Franck Mercadal
Speaker

Christophe Dimitri Réveille
Antoine

Régis Romele
Butcher

Sacha Petronijevic
Civil servant

Maurice Antoni
Examining teacher

Franck Beckmann
Settler
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