That Is the Dawn

That Is the Dawn

Directed by Luis Buñuel

Produced by Laetitia Film, Les Films Marceau

1956102 min6.5 / 10

A mid-century drama about a compassionate doctor's moral awakening on a small island, catalyzed by romantic entanglement and personal loss.

A generous doctor is aghast that the population of a small island is being oppressed and mistreated, but is seemingly unable to do anything about it, until the arrival of a young woman and the death of one of his friends prompts him into action.

Questions people ask

  • Is That Is the Dawn sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is That Is the Dawn scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is That Is the Dawn violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is That Is the Dawn easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does That Is the Dawn end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

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Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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