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My First Film
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My First Film

2024-08-30 · 100 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Vita revisits her first attempt at filmmaking 15 years prior. Shooting a semi-autobiographical film starring her friend Dina, Vita’s eager but inexperienced approach causes the production to spiral into chaos, leading to significant disruptions and a near-fatal accident.

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Directors
Zia Anger
Production companies
MEMORY, MUBI
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Odessa YoungOdessa YoungVita
Devon RossDevon RossDina
Cole DomanCole DomanJJ
Sage FtacekSage FtacekBobby
Jane WicklineJane WicklineAlexis
Seth SteinbergSeth SteinbergSam
Abram KurtzCash
Jackson AnthonySound Guy
Eléonore HendricksEléonore HendricksSylvia
Eamon FarrenEamon FarrenJoe
Philip EttingerPhilip EttingerDustin
Sarah MichelsonThe Doctor
Ruby Max FuryThe Dad
Zia AngerZia AngerZia
Joanna FangJoanna FangNurse
Deana LeblancAnne Marie
Barbara AngerMom
Timothy AllanTimothy AllanGideon
Cathy Lee CraneCathy Lee CraneExec. 1
Denise KolodjaDenise KolodjaExec. 3 (uncredited)

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