But Byrne is present even in those earlier parts of the movie thanks to the creative decision to have him reflecting back on the regrets of his life in conversation with himself.

Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett in “Dance First.” (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures) Aiden Gillen as James Joyce in “Dance First.” (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures) ...

Very insecure in many ways.” Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett and Sandrine Bonnaire as his wife, Suzanne Dechevaux-Dumesnil, in “Dance First.” (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures) Gabriel Byrne plays ...