First Winter
“No Escape”
Synopsis
When winter begins, life is serene for a group of new-age Brooklynites living in a remote country farmhouse. Sex, drugs, yoga, and organic cooking absorb their days, safely tucked away from the stresses of urban life. But when a blackout of apocalyptic proportions strands them with no heat and no electricity during the coldest winter on record, their utopian commune is breached by anxiety and their idyllic harmony begins to lose its tune. As time wears on and the food supply dwindles, power struggles, jealousy, and desire threaten the group's ability to work together in order to survive.
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First Winter - Festival Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Dickinson
- Original Title
- First Winter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ghost Robot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Dickinson
Benjamin Dickinson
Adam Newport-Berra
Andrew Alan, Jennifer Lame, Benjamin Dickinson
Zachary Mortensen, Jon Watts, Lindsay Burdge, Mark De Pace, Benjamin Dickinson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Alan
Editor
Jennifer Lame
Editor
Katie Hickman
Production Design
Benjamin Dickinson
Writer
Benjamin Dickinson
Director
Benjamin Dickinson
Editor
Zachary Mortensen
Producer
Adam Newport-Berra
Director of Photography
Lindsay Burdge
Producer
Mark De Pace
Producer
Benjamin Dickinson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Winter
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What is First Winter about?
When winter begins, life is serene for a group of new-age Brooklynites living in a remote country farmhouse. Sex, drugs, yoga, and organic cooking absorb their days, safely tucked away from the stresses of urban life. But when a blackout of apocalyptic proportions strands them with no heat and no electricity during the coldest winter on record, their utopian commune is breached by anxiety and their idyllic harmony begins to lose its tune. As time wears on and the food supply dwindles, power struggles, jealousy, and desire threaten the group's ability to work together in order to survive.
Who directed First Winter?
First Winter was directed by Benjamin Dickinson.
Who stars in First Winter?
The principal cast of First Winter includes Lindsay Burdge, Paul Manza, Samantha Jacober, Jennifer Kim, Haruka Hashimoto.
When was First Winter released and how long is it?
First Winter was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Winter?
First Winter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).