Dance First (2023)

Think later.

Dance First (2023) poster

Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.

Director: James Marsh
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Antonio Paladino
Editing: David Charap
Production: 2LE Media, Film Constellation, Proton Cinema, Sky Arts, uMedia
Country: Belgium, Hungary, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Box Office: $162,919
Original Language: en

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

poet, biography, writer, novelist, recluse, philanderer, 1900s, samuel beckett, 20th century

Trailer

Dance First Trailer
More Films by Director: James Marsh
More Films in Genre: History, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dance First about?
Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.
Who directed Dance First?
Dance First was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in Dance First?
Dance First stars Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, Sandrine Bonnaire, Fionn O'Shea, Maxine Peake, Bronagh Gallagher.
How long is Dance First?
Dance First has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Dance First?
Dance First is a History, Drama film.
How much did Dance First gross?
Dance First grossed $162,919 worldwide.
Where was Dance First produced?
Dance First was produced in Belgium, Hungary, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Dance First?
The themes of Dance First include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.