Dawn (2014 film)
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Tunje Berns
Romed Wyder
Philip Gates
Richard West
Amir Harel
Clarens Grollmann
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| Directed by | Romed Wyder |
| Written by | Billy MacKinnon |
| Based on | Dawn by Elie Wiesel |
| Produced by | Samir Tunje Berns Romed Wyder Philip Gates Richard West Amir Harel Clarens Grollmann |
| Starring | Joel Basman Liron Levo Moris Cohen Rami Heuberger Sarah Adler Jason Isaacs |
| Cinematography | Ram Shweky |
| Edited by | Kathrin Plüss |
| Music by | Bernard Trontin |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries | Switzerland United Kingdom Germany Israel |
| Languages | French, English, Hebrew |
Dawn (French: L'Aube; German: Morgengrauen; Hebrew: שחר) is a 2014 drama film directed by Romed Wyder, written by Billy MacKinnon, and based on the novel Dawn by Elie Wiesel. It is a psychological drama set in 1947 Palestine. The film was screened at several international film festivals.[1][2]
In 1947, during the British Mandate in Palestine, a Jewish underground group holds a British officer captive in hopes of preventing the execution of one of its members. As they wait through the night for the outcome of the negotiations, Elisha comes under increasing pressure to set aside his scruples and carry out the threatened reprisal.[1]
Cast
The cast includes:[1]
- Joel Basman as Elisha
- Liron Levo as Gad
- Moris Cohen as Joab
- Rami Heuberger as Gideon
- Sarah Adler as Ilana
- Jason Isaacs as Dawson
Background
Wyder said the material had interested him for some time and that, after his 2004 film Absolut, he wanted to continue exploring the theme of resistance. He also said he was drawn to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to historical events from 1947 and 1948 that were not widely known.[3]
Production
Reception
Filmdienst described Dawn as a psychological chamber drama adapted from Elie Wiesel’s novel.[2] SRF wrote that it combines historical realism with moral argument, but argued that its final emphasis feels overly simplified. It nevertheless praised the performances and called the film highly professional in its filming and editing.[5] Swissinfo wrote that the film’s largely interior setting heightens its oppressive atmosphere and said it has the force of a universal moral drama.[3]
Festival screenings
The film premiered in January 2014. It was later screened at festivals including the Solothurn Film Festival in 2014 and the Miami Jewish Film Festival, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the Chelsea Film Festival in 2015.[1]