Overview

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.

Cast

Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola, Denis Podalydès, Ulla Baugué, Nicolas Giraud, Nino Jouglet, Abdelkarim Benhabouccha

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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.

When was "The First Man" released?

The First Man was released in 2011.

Who stars in "The First Man"?

The cast includes Jacques Gamblin, Maya Sansa, Catherine Sola, Denis Podalydès.

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