The First Man(2011)
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The First Man Synopsis
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.
The First Man (2011) is a drama film directed by Gianni Amelio, released on September 9, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola and Denis Podalydès. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Gianni Amelio
- Writers:
- Gianni Amelio, Albert Camus
- Producers:
- Riccardo Tozzi, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Cape
- Composer:
- Franco Piersanti
- Production:
- Laïth Média, Soudaine Compagnie, Maison de Cinema, France 3 Cinéma, Cattleya, RAI Cinema
- Revenue:
- $757,000
- Status:
- Released
The First Man (2011) Trailer
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The First Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Gamblin
as Jacques Cormery
Maya Sansa
as Catherine Cormery (1924)
Catherine Sola
as Catherine Cormery (1957)
Denis Podalydès
as Professor Bernard
- Ulla Baugué
Ulla Baugué
as Grandma
Nicolas Giraud
as Uncle Étienne (1924)
- Nino Jouglet
Nino Jouglet
as Jacques as a child
- Abdelkarim Benhabouccha
Abdelkarim Benhabouccha
as Hamoud
- Hachemi Abdelmalek
Hachemi Abdelmalek
as Aziz
- Djamel Hadj Saïd
Djamel Hadj Saïd
as Hamoud as a child
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
as Uncle Étienne (1957)
Jean-François Stévenin
as Farmer
Key crew
Directed by Gianni Amelio, written by Gianni Amelio and Albert Camus, produced by Riccardo Tozzi, Giovanni Stabilini and Marco Chimenz.
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The First Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The First Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Man online?
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The First Man (2011) is available to stream on Anni Duemila Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The First Man?
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The main cast of The First Man (2011) includes Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola, Denis Podalydès and Ulla Baugué. The film was directed by Gianni Amelio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Man released?
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The First Man was released on September 9, 2011 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The First Man worth watching?
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The First Man (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Man?
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Yes. The official The First Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.