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Le Premier Cri streaming

2007 Movie France Documentary 93 min
By: Gilles de Maistre With: Isabella Ferrari

Documentary about births around the different cultures and regions of the world.

Filmium rating
60%

Mood

Reflective
Thoughtful
Touching

Cast & Crew

Gilles de Maistre
Marie-Claire Javoy
Isabella Ferrari

Director

Gilles De Maistre

Adaptation

Based On True Events

Budget

Independent

Cinematic Technique

Aestheticized Imagery
Documentary
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven
Multiple Perspectives
Real-Time

Pace

Contemplative
Slow-Burn

Soundtrack

Atmospheric Music
Orchestral Score

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Childbirth Preparation
Life And Death
Natural Birth Versus Hospital Birth

Characters

Families
Mothers
Pregnant Women

Ending

Open Ending
Tragic Event Included

Historical Context

Modern Childbirth Practices
Third Millennium Human Experience

Key Plot Points

24 Hours Before Birth
Birth Rituals
Loss Of A Newborn

Setting

Global Locations
Home Births
Various Cultures

Shooting Location

International
Varied Cultural Settings

Theme

Birth And Life
Cultural Diversity
Motherhood

Genre

Documentary

Audiences

Adults
Documentary Viewers
Expectant Mothers

Titles

The First Cry

Awards

César Award Nomination For Best Documentary

Critical Reception

Criticized For Lack Of Individuality
Mixed Reviews
Praised For Respectful Portrayal

Ratings

Allocine Audience 2.9/5
Allocine Press 2.9/5
Imdb 6.4/10

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2007
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