Original Night
Synopsis
Told in two semi-fictional acts, this 16mm film serves as an elegy for Europe’s last wallabies — a marsupial animal from Australia, introduced in Scotland in the 1940s. Reflecting on humanity’s enduring urge to record animals, from prehistoric cave art to early cinema, Alasdair Asmussen Doyle links the extinction of species with the evolution of image-making.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pillusion Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alisdair Asmussen Doyle
- Original Score
- Daniel Rajmon
- Original Title
- Original Night
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alisdair Asmussen Doyle
Daniel Rajmon
Sakis Brönnimann
Department Leadership Roster
Alisdair Asmussen Doyle
Director
Sakis Brönnimann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Original Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Original Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Original Night about?
Told in two semi-fictional acts, this 16mm film serves as an elegy for Europe’s last wallabies — a marsupial animal from Australia, introduced in Scotland in the 1940s. Reflecting on humanity’s enduring urge to record animals, from prehistoric cave art to early cinema, Alasdair Asmussen Doyle links the extinction of species with the evolution of image-making.
Who directed Original Night?
Original Night was directed by Alisdair Asmussen Doyle.
Who stars in Original Night?
The principal cast of Original Night includes Mark Barrett, Robert Firth, Simon Weir.
When was Original Night released and how long is it?
Original Night was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Original Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Original Night was composed by Daniel Rajmon.