First Winter
Synopsis
A historical drama depicting an Irish immigrant family’s first winter in Canada, where isolation, illness, and an unforgiving landscape test their will to survive.
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First WinterOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-04-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John N. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Gloria Demers, Cynthia Scott
- Original Score
- Tadhg DeBrun
- Original Title
- First Winter
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John N. Smith
Gloria Demers, Cynthia Scott
Tadhg DeBrun
David De Volpi
Richard Todd
John N. Smith, Roman Kroitor, Sam Grana
Department Leadership Roster
John N. Smith
Director
Gloria Demers
Writer
John N. Smith
Producer
Cynthia Scott
Writer
Sam Grana
Producer
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Richard Todd
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Winter
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What is First Winter about?
A historical drama depicting an Irish immigrant family’s first winter in Canada, where isolation, illness, and an unforgiving landscape test their will to survive.
Who directed First Winter?
First Winter was directed by John N. Smith.
Who stars in First Winter?
The principal cast of First Winter includes Kathleen McAuliffe, Sharon O’Neill, Eric Patrick Godfrey, Kevin Kennedy.
When was First Winter released and how long is it?
First Winter was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for First Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Winter was composed by Tadhg DeBrun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Winter?
First Winter holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.