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7.0 / 10(159 votes)IMDb19723h 8mSoviet Union

The Dawns Here Are Quiet

...А зори здесь тихие

Synopsis

In a remote village in Karelia, Sergeant Vaskov commands an anti-aircraft unit that protects a rail depot. While his men are transferred to the front line, he is reprimanded for their unruly behavior. He retorts that he wants replacements that aren't drunks or womanizers. In response, he is assigned a unit made up entirely of young women, fresh from training.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 31, 2006

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stanislav Rostotsky
Screenplay & Story
Boris Vasilyev, Stanislav Rostotsky
Original Score
Kirill Molchanov
Original Title
...А зори здесь тихие
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
German, Russian
Runtime
3h 8m
Production Studios
Gorky Film Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stanislav Rostotsky

Screenplay & Story

Boris Vasilyev, Stanislav Rostotsky, Valeriya Pogozheva

Original Score & Music

Kirill Molchanov

Director of Photography

Vyacheslav Shumskiy

Film Editing

Valentina Mironova

Producers

Grigoriy Rimalis

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Boris Vasilyev

Department Leadership Roster

Stanislav Rostotsky

Stanislav Rostotsky

Director

Valentina Mironova

Editor

Kirill Molchanov

Kirill Molchanov

Original Music Composer

Vyacheslav Shumskiy

Vyacheslav Shumskiy

Director of Photography

Boris Vasilyev

Boris Vasilyev

Screenplay

Stanislav Rostotsky

Stanislav Rostotsky

Screenplay

Sergey Serebrenikov

Production Design

Elza Rappoport

Elza Rappoport

Costume Design

Natalya Shnayder-Khachatryan

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dawns Here Are Quiet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawns Here Are Quiet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Dawns Here Are Quiet about?

In a remote village in Karelia, Sergeant Vaskov commands an anti-aircraft unit that protects a rail depot. While his men are transferred to the front line, he is reprimanded for their unruly behavior. He retorts that he wants replacements that aren't drunks or womanizers. In response, he is assigned a unit made up entirely of young women, fresh from training.

Who directed The Dawns Here Are Quiet?

The Dawns Here Are Quiet was directed by Stanislav Rostotsky.

Who stars in The Dawns Here Are Quiet?

The principal cast of The Dawns Here Are Quiet includes Andrey Martynov, Irina Dolganova, Elena Drapeko, Ekaterina Markova, Olga Ostroumova.

When was The Dawns Here Are Quiet released and how long is it?

The Dawns Here Are Quiet was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.

Who composed the musical score for The Dawns Here Are Quiet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dawns Here Are Quiet was composed by Kirill Molchanov.

Is The Dawns Here Are Quiet based on a book or true story?

The Dawns Here Are Quiet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Boris Vasilyev".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawns Here Are Quiet?

The Dawns Here Are Quiet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).