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The First Year (2023): Cast & Box Office

The First Year (2023) movie poster

The First Year is a 2023 documentary directed by Patricio Guzmán, starring François Périer as Narrator (french version), Delphine Seyrig and Françoise Arnoul. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $246.9 million worldwide.

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The First Year (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Patricio Guzmán
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Year About?

The premise of The First Year without spoilers.

Patricio Guzmán’s documentary chronicles the initial year of Chile's socialist revolution. Through intimate camerawork, the film explores the hopes and changes experienced by everyday citizens. It features encounters with empowered workers, fishermen striving for better conditions, and indigenous communities exercising their rights during President Salvador Allende’s progressive leadership. The film offers a glimpse into a nation undergoing profound transformation.

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Cast & crew

The First Year Cast & Characters

François Périer leads the cast as Narrator (french version), with Delphine Seyrig as Narrator (french version) and Françoise Arnoul as Narrator (french version). Directed by Patricio Guzmán; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

The First Year Box Office

The First Year grossed $246.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $245.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$246.9M

US & Canada
$1.3M
International
$245.6M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%

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FAQ

The First Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The First Year, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First Year?

The First Year runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The First Year released?

The First Year was released on September 8, 2023.

Who directed The First Year?

The First Year was directed by Patricio Guzmán.

More films by Patricio Guzmán

Who is in the cast of The First Year?

The First Year stars François Périer as Narrator (french version), Delphine Seyrig as Narrator (french version) and Françoise Arnoul as Narrator (french version), among 6 credited actors.

How much did The First Year make at the box office?

The First Year grossed $246.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $245.6 million international).

Does The First Year have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The First Year in?

The original language of The First Year is Spanish.

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