Dance First

(2023)Directed by James Marsh100 minHistory, Drama
Think later.

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.

Gabriel Byrneas Samuel Beckett
Aidan Gillenas James Joyce
Fionn O'Sheaas Young Samuel
Maxine Peakeas Barbara
Bronagh Gallagheras Nora Barnacle
Lisa Dwyer Hoggas May Beckett
Caroline Boultonas Sylvia Beach
Gráinne Goodas Lucia Joyce
Cillian Hollywoodas 5 year old Samuel
Patrik Piróas Adam
Léonie Lojkineas Younger Suzanne
Barry O'Connoras William Beckett
Caleb Johnston-Milleras 10 year old Samuel
Robert Aramayoas Alfred Peron
Szabolcs Kelemenas Prudent
Laurent Winkleras King Gustav
Jenni Bowdenas Woman 2
Júlia Szászas Mania
László Aranyossyas Priest
Ildikó Hidasias Lady with dog