James Marsh’s ‘Dance First’, starring Gabriel Byrne and Aidan Gillen, to close San Sebastian

The Samuel Beckett biopic stars Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillan, Maxine Peake and Bronagh Gallagher.The 71st San Sebastian International Film Festival will close with the world premiere of James Marsh’s Samuel Beckett biopic Dance First, playing out of competition.Gabriel Byrne stars as the famous Irish playwright with Aidan Gillen playing James Joyce.

Maxine Peake and Bronagh Gallagher co-star.The film is the feature debut of UK TV writer Neil Forsyth whose series credits includeThe Gold and Guilt.Dance First is produced by the UK’s 2Le, with Hungary’s Proton Cinema, Belgium’s Umedia and Constellation Productions.

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