Dawn
Ausma
Synopsis
Based on a Soviet propaganda story about Young Pioneer (the Soviet equivalent of a Boy Scout) Morozov, who denounced his father to Stalin’s secret police and was in turn killed by his family. His life exemplified the duty of all good Soviet citizens to become informers, at any expense. In our film, 75 years later, we call him little Janis. He is a Pioneer who lives on the Soviet collective farm “Dawn”. His father is an enemy of the farm (and the Soviet system) and plots against it. Little Janis betrays his father; his father takes revenge upon his son. Who then in this old Soviet tale is good and who is bad? This film reveals that a distorted brain is always dangerous. Even today.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dawn (Ausma) - Trailer Original
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Antons Georgs Grauds
Little Janis
Vilis Daudziņš
Little Janis' Father
Wiktor Zborowski
Karl Ivanovitš
Āris Rozentāls
Karl Ivanovitš (voice)
Andris Keišs
Jekabs Kalnins
Liena Šmukste
Mirdza Ozolina
Ģirts Krūmiņš
Joosep Ozolin
Rūdolfs Plēpis
Narrator
Ivars Brakovskis
Doctor
Beatrise Gulbe
Pioneer
Gatis Gāga
Karl Ivanovitš's Assistant
Uldis Lieldidzs
Teacher
Pēteris Liepiņš
Neighbour
Ziedonis Ločmelis
Bandit
Rolans Prihodjko
Bandit
Vilmārs Sokolovs
Bandit
Sentis Sprogis
Bandit
Aigars Stirna
Bandit
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laila Pakalnina
- Screenplay & Story
- Laila Pakalnina
- Original Score
- Vestards Šimkus
- Original Title
- Ausma
- Country of Origin
- Estonia, Latvia, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hargla Company, Staron Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laila Pakalnina
Laila Pakalnina
Vestards Šimkus
Wojciech Staroń
Kaspar Kallas
Kaspar Kallas, Małgorzata Staroń, Laila Pakalnina
Department Leadership Roster
Natalia Czeczott
Costume Design
Jurģis Krāsons
Production Design
Laila Pakalnina
Writer
Laila Pakalnina
Director
Wojciech Staroń
Director of Photography
Kaspar Kallas
Editor
Kaspar Kallas
Producer
Małgorzata Staroń
Producer
Laila Pakalnina
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dawn.
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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?
Based on a Soviet propaganda story about Young Pioneer (the Soviet equivalent of a Boy Scout) Morozov, who denounced his father to Stalin’s secret police and was in turn killed by his family. His life exemplified the duty of all good Soviet citizens to become informers, at any expense. In our film, 75 years later, we call him little Janis. He is a Pioneer who lives on the Soviet collective farm “Dawn”. His father is an enemy of the farm (and the Soviet system) and plots against it. Little Janis betrays his father; his father takes revenge upon his son. Who then in this old Soviet tale is good and who is bad? This film reveals that a distorted brain is always dangerous. Even today.
Who directed Dawn?
Dawn was directed by Laila Pakalnina.
Who stars in Dawn?
The principal cast of Dawn includes Antons Georgs Grauds, Vilis Daudziņš, Wiktor Zborowski, Āris Rozentāls, Andris Keišs.
When was Dawn released and how long is it?
Dawn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dawn was composed by Vestards Šimkus.