Before the Dawn
Перед світанком
“It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn”
Synopsis
Set in a picturesque Ukrainian village in the midst of the 19th century, the film revolves around themes of love, loss, despair, and hope. In the heart of a young girl, true love blossomed, which, however, led to the darkest night in her life… The story that repeats from generation to generation. Will the young, vulnerable soul manage to break this vicious cycle?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Denysenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Denysenko
- Original Title
- Перед світанком
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine, Portugal, Canada, Switzerland, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Denysenko
Alexander Denysenko
Alexander Denysenko
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Denysenko
Director
Alexander Denysenko
Writer
Alexander Denysenko
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Dawn
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What is Before the Dawn about?
Set in a picturesque Ukrainian village in the midst of the 19th century, the film revolves around themes of love, loss, despair, and hope. In the heart of a young girl, true love blossomed, which, however, led to the darkest night in her life… The story that repeats from generation to generation. Will the young, vulnerable soul manage to break this vicious cycle?
Who directed Before the Dawn?
Before the Dawn was directed by Alexander Denysenko.
Who stars in Before the Dawn?
The principal cast of Before the Dawn includes Kamila Urzędowska, Stanisław Linowski.
When was Before the Dawn released and how long is it?
Before the Dawn was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.