
That Is the Dawn
Directed by Luis Buñuel
Produced by Laetitia Film, Les Films Marceau
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.
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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.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like That Is the Dawn
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as That Is the Dawn
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like That Is the Dawn, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like That Is the Dawn, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like That Is the Dawn, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































