Dance First
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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.
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Screenings
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Cast and crew
About the director(s):
James Marsh:
James Marsh is a celebrated writer and director of narrative feature films and documentaries. His global Box Office hit "The Theory of Everything" won the best British film BAFTA, and Best Actor at the Academy Awards for Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of Stephen Hawking. His acclaimed documentary "Man on Wire" won the Academy Award for Best Documentary, a BAFTA for Best British Film, and an Independent Spirit award.
James Marsh is a writer and director of documentary, narrative feature films, scripted TV and commercials. His work has won major film and TV awards including Academy Awards, Emmys and BAFTAs.
James is currently in pre-production on "Night Boat to Tangier" based on Kevin Barry’s book, starring Michael Fassbender and Domnhall Gleeson.
James has previously worked in Ireland, directing the critically acclaimed, low budget psychological thriller "Shadow Dancer".