Original Night
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.
2026 · Documentary, Mystery
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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.
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About this movie
Original Night (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Genre: Documentary, Mystery. Year: 2026.
Director: Alisdair Asmussen Doyle.
Starring: Mark Barrett, Robert Firth, Simon Weir, Alisdair Asmussen Doyle.
Plot: 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.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Original Night released?
Original Night was released in 2026.
Who starred in Original Night?
Original Night stars Mark Barrett, Robert Firth, Simon Weir, Alisdair Asmussen Doyle.
Where can I watch Original Night?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.