Shadow of the Hunter
Gryning
Synopsis
Gryning is a short Swedish film by Arne Sucksdorff, presented without narration or dialogue. It follows a hunter tracking animals through the forest at daybreak, but as the dawn light transforms the landscape, he lowers his rifle, overcome by the beauty of the morning, and walks away. The film is also known by the English titles The Shadow of the Hunter and Dawn.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Original Title
- Gryning
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shadow of the Hunter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of the Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow of the Hunter about?
Gryning is a short Swedish film by Arne Sucksdorff, presented without narration or dialogue. It follows a hunter tracking animals through the forest at daybreak, but as the dawn light transforms the landscape, he lowers his rifle, overcome by the beauty of the morning, and walks away. The film is also known by the English titles The Shadow of the Hunter and Dawn.
Who directed Shadow of the Hunter?
Shadow of the Hunter was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Who stars in Shadow of the Hunter?
The principal cast of Shadow of the Hunter includes Not specified.
When was Shadow of the Hunter released and how long is it?
Shadow of the Hunter was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 8m.