The First Time I Turned Twenty
La Première Fois que j'ai eu 20 ans
Synopsis
In 1960s France, 16-year-old Hannah Goldman is experiencing a painful adolescence. Her Jewish background and plain appearance make her an object of ridicule, but she has a talent for music and is determined to fulfil her ambition to play in the school jazz band.
Top Cast
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Marilou Berry
Hannah Goldman
Catherine Jacob
Mme Goldman, la mère
Serge Riaboukine
Meyer Goldman, le père
Stéphanie Pasterkamp
Sandra
Myriam Moraly
Judith
Pierre Arditi
Oncle Jérémy
Michel Vuillermoz
M. Conrad
Catherine Arditi
Mme Sarah, la voisine
Laurent Spielvogel
M. Troutman
Adrien Jolivet
David
Raphaël Personnaz
Louis
Romain Vissol
Jo
Renan Mazéas
Emile
Joséphine Serre
Myriam
Maroussia Dubreuil
Ruth
Nathalie Courval
Tante Lucie
Erwan Demaure
Denis
Guillaume Destrem
L'amant de Jérémy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorraine Lévy
- Screenplay & Story
- Susie Morgenstern, Lorraine Lévy
- Original Score
- Sébastien Souchois
- Original Title
- La Première Fois que j'ai eu 20 ans
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorraine Lévy
Susie Morgenstern, Lorraine Lévy
Sébastien Souchois
Emmanuel Soyer
Sophie Reine
Hélène Delale, Bruno Pésery
Department Leadership Roster
Lorraine Lévy
Director
Lorraine Lévy
Writer
Hélène Delale
Producer
Bruno Pésery
Producer
Sébastien Souchois
Original Music Composer
Emmanuel Soyer
Director of Photography
Sophie Reine
Editor
Yves Fournier
Production Design
Marie-José Escolar
Costume Design
Laurence Royer
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The First Time I Turned Twenty about?
In 1960s France, 16-year-old Hannah Goldman is experiencing a painful adolescence. Her Jewish background and plain appearance make her an object of ridicule, but she has a talent for music and is determined to fulfil her ambition to play in the school jazz band.
Who directed The First Time I Turned Twenty?
The First Time I Turned Twenty was directed by Lorraine Lévy.
Who stars in The First Time I Turned Twenty?
The principal cast of The First Time I Turned Twenty includes Marilou Berry, Catherine Jacob, Serge Riaboukine, Stéphanie Pasterkamp, Myriam Moraly.
When was The First Time I Turned Twenty released and how long is it?
The First Time I Turned Twenty was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Time I Turned Twenty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Time I Turned Twenty was composed by Sébastien Souchois.
Is The First Time I Turned Twenty based on a book or true story?
The First Time I Turned Twenty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susie Morgenstern".