The First Death (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, The First Death is a documentary film directed by Artem Firsanov, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about how we imagine and portray death. Our heroes are the most diverse people who have been asked to go through all the stages of death, from dying to existence “on the other side.” This study of fear and laughter - the two main reactions of man to the approach of death. Death as a collective (what will happen to everyone) and individual (what will happen to you). What is special about the attitude to death in Russia? Do we know enough about this most important event in life - death? The film creates a kind of catalog, a "herbarium" of human reactions, fears and hopes that there is life after death.
Who’s in it. The First Death stars Veronika Nikulshina, Petr Verzilov, Serafima Piterskaya and Yuliya Ponomarenko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Death page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Death (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The First Death?
- The First Death stars Veronika Nikulshina, Petr Verzilov, Serafima Piterskaya, Yuliya Ponomarenko and Lyudmila Kornienko.
- When was The First Death released?
- The First Death was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.