The First Man
Le Premier Homme
Synopsis
Based on a novel that Albert Camus was working on when he died, we follow Jacques Comery as he travels back to Algeria in 1957, a place full of childhood memories. The country is split between those wanting to remain a part of France, and those demanding independence. Reminiscences of his mother, his stern grandmother and a young Arab boy come flooding back.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-06
Top Cast
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Jacques Gamblin
Jacques Cormery
Maya Sansa
Catherine Cormery (1924)
Catherine Sola
Catherine Cormery (1957)
Denis Podalydès
Professor Bernard
Ulla Baugué
Grandma
Nicolas Giraud
Uncle Étienne (1924)
Nino Jouglet
Jacques as a child
Abdelkarim Benhabouccha
Hamoud
Hachemi Abdelmalek
Aziz
Djamel Hadj Saïd
Hamoud as a child
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Uncle Étienne (1957)
Jean-François Stévenin
Farmer
Michel Crémadès
Graveyard keeper
Mickaël Batret
Student at the wheel (as Michael Batret)
Jean Benoit Souilh
Student
Nicolas Lublin
Journalist
Florent Chesne
Student at the balcony
Franck Mercadal
Speaker
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$757K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianni Amelio, Albert Camus
- Original Score
- Franco Piersanti
- Original Title
- Le Premier Homme
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $757K
- Production Studios
- Laïth Média, Soudaine Compagnie, Maison de Cinema, France 3 Cinéma, Cattleya, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Amelio
Gianni Amelio, Albert Camus
Franco Piersanti
Yves Cape
Carlo Simeoni
Bruno Pésery, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz, Riccardo Tozzi, Philippe Carcassonne
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Simeoni
Editor
Gianni Amelio
Director
Gianni Amelio
Writer
Franco Piersanti
Original Music Composer
Yves Cape
Director of Photography
Arnaud de Moléron
Production Design
Patricia Colin
Costume Design
Bruno Pésery
Producer
Giovanni Stabilini
Producer
Marco Chimenz
Producer
Riccardo Tozzi
Producer
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Man about?
Based on a novel that Albert Camus was working on when he died, we follow Jacques Comery as he travels back to Algeria in 1957, a place full of childhood memories. The country is split between those wanting to remain a part of France, and those demanding independence. Reminiscences of his mother, his stern grandmother and a young Arab boy come flooding back.
Who directed The First Man?
The First Man was directed by Gianni Amelio.
Who stars in The First Man?
The principal cast of The First Man includes Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola, Denis Podalydès, Ulla Baugué.
When was The First Man released and how long is it?
The First Man was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The First Man make at the box office?
The First Man grossed $757K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The First Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Man was composed by Franco Piersanti.
Is The First Man based on a book or true story?
The First Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Camus".