The Sad Dawn
الفجر الحزين
Synopsis
Amidst the turmoil of the 1991 war, parents faced a harrowing choice: to protect their loved ones from bombs and missiles, they sought refuge in shelters. In Baghdad's Amiriyah shelter, 450 souls found solace, but tragedy struck at dawn when two US missiles, guided by precision, ravaged the sanctuary, leaving devastation in their wake. Desperate families waited outside, their hopes dashed as the reality of war's cruelty unfolded, leaving behind a dawn tainted with sorrow.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salah Karam
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabah Atwan
- Original Score
- Naseer Shamma
- Original Title
- الفجر الحزين
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- شركه الخليج للانتاج السينمائي والتلفزيوني
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salah Karam
Sabah Atwan
Naseer Shamma
ضياء البياتي
Department Leadership Roster
Sabah Atwan
Writer
ضياء البياتي
Producer
Salah Karam
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sad Dawn
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What is The Sad Dawn about?
Amidst the turmoil of the 1991 war, parents faced a harrowing choice: to protect their loved ones from bombs and missiles, they sought refuge in shelters. In Baghdad's Amiriyah shelter, 450 souls found solace, but tragedy struck at dawn when two US missiles, guided by precision, ravaged the sanctuary, leaving devastation in their wake. Desperate families waited outside, their hopes dashed as the reality of war's cruelty unfolded, leaving behind a dawn tainted with sorrow.
Who directed The Sad Dawn?
The Sad Dawn was directed by Salah Karam.
Who stars in The Sad Dawn?
The principal cast of The Sad Dawn includes Sa'dia Al-Zeidi, Mona Al-Basry, Hadil Kamel, عبدالصاحب نعمة, Asia Kamal.
When was The Sad Dawn released and how long is it?
The Sad Dawn was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sad Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sad Dawn was composed by Naseer Shamma.