The Dawns Here Are Quiet

The Dawns Here Are Quiet

Directed by Stanislav Rostotsky

Produced by Gorky Film Studios

1972188 min7.1 / 10

A somber WWII drama about a gruff sergeant and his unit of young female soldiers facing the brutal realities of war, built on themes of sacrifice and the loss of innocence.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Dawns Here Are Quiet sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Dawns Here Are Quiet violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does The Dawns Here Are Quiet end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Dawns Here Are Quiet scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Dawns Here Are Quiet easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity49

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Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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