| The First Man | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Gianni Amelio |
| Screenplay by | Gianni Amelio |
| Based on | Le Premier Homme by Albert Camus |
| Starring | Jacques Gamblin Catherine Sola Maya Sansa Denis Podalydès |
| Cinematography | Yves Cape |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries | France Italy |
| Language | French |
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