Original Night (2026)
Told in two semi-fictional acts, this 16mm film serves as an elegy for Europe’s last wallabies — a marsupial animal from Australia, introduced in Scotland in the 1940s. Reflecting on humanity’s enduring urge to record animals, from prehistoric cave art to early cinema, Alasdair Asmussen Doyle links the extinction of species with the evolution of image-making.
Top Cast
Mark Barrett
The Actor
Robert Firth
The Narrator
Simon Weir
The Animal Trainer
FAQ about Original Night
What is Original Night about?
Told in two semi-fictional acts, this 16mm film serves as an elegy for Europe’s last wallabies — a marsupial animal from Australia, introduced in Scotland in the 1940s. Reflecting on humanity’s enduring urge to record animals, from prehistoric cave art to early cinema, Alasdair…
When was Original Night released?
Original Night was released in 2026.
What genres does Original Night belong to?
Original Night is categorised as Documentary, Mystery.
Who stars in Original Night?
The cast of Original Night includes Mark Barrett, Robert Firth, Simon Weir.