The First Movie
“We tell stories not for revenge, but to find our place in the world.”
Synopsis
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.
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The First Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-16
Top Cast
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- Director
- Mark Cousins
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Cousins
- Original Score
- Melissa Hui
- Original Title
- The First Movie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- CONNECTfilm, Screen Siren Pictures, Scottish Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins
Melissa Hui
Mark Cousins, Timo Langer
Timo Langer
Robbie Allen, Trish Dolman, Tabitha Jackson, Gill Parry
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Cousins
Director
Mark Cousins
Writer
Trish Dolman
Producer
Gill Parry
Producer
Mark Cousins
Director of Photography
Timo Langer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The First Movie includes Mark Cousins, Gharib Ahmad Rauf.
When was The First Movie released and how long is it?
The First Movie was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Movie was composed by Melissa Hui.