Dawn
“God is a terrorist.”
Synopsis
The story is set in Palestine in 1947, during the British mandate period. The Zionists are fighting for the establishment of a Jewish state, and four comrades in arms pressure the young Elisha to overcome his moral qualms and fully commit to the armed struggle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Solothurn Film Festival 2014
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romed Wyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy MacKinnon
- Original Title
- Dawn
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Paradigma Films, Delirious Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Romed Wyder
Billy MacKinnon, Elie Wiesel
Ram Shweky
Kathrin Plüss
Samir Jamal Al Din, Romed Wyder
Department Leadership Roster
Romed Wyder
Director
Billy MacKinnon
Screenplay
Ram Shweky
Director of Photography
Kathrin Plüss
Editor
Dorothee Schmid
Costume Design
Samir Jamal Al Din
Producer
Romed Wyder
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dawn about?
The story is set in Palestine in 1947, during the British mandate period. The Zionists are fighting for the establishment of a Jewish state, and four comrades in arms pressure the young Elisha to overcome his moral qualms and fully commit to the armed struggle.
Who directed Dawn?
Dawn was directed by Romed Wyder.
Who stars in Dawn?
The principal cast of Dawn includes Joel Basman, Sarah Adler, Jason Isaacs, Moris Cohen, Liron Levo.
When was Dawn released and how long is it?
Dawn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Dawn based on a book or true story?
Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elie Wiesel".