In 1915, Captain Liers, commander of a submarine is leaving his hometown, where he, his 2nd officer and the radio-operator, who is married there, spend their shore leave. Liers two brothers were already killed in action, so his mother doesn't like the idea of him going back to his sub.


Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white war dramas that don't rely on constant action, you might actually get sucked into Dawn. It’s definitely not for folks who need a high-octane pace or modern jump-scares. If you appreciate films that let silence and small, sweaty rooms do the heavy lifting, g...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Gustav Ucicky

Bruno Ziener
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white war dramas that don't rely on constant action, you might actually get sucked into Dawn. It’s definitely not for folks who need a high-octane pace or modern jump-scares. If you appreciate films that let silence and small, sweaty rooms do the heavy lifting, give it a shot. If you want a fun Friday night flick, look elsewhere. The whole thing kicks off with a shore leave segment that feels oddly domestic. You get to see the crew back h..."
Hedy Krilla
Gerhard Menzel, E. Freiherr v. Spiegel
Germany

