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Promise at Dawn
🎬 Movie

Promise at Dawn

2017 · 130 min Drama Romance History War
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Eric Barbier

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Pierre Niney

Pierre Niney

Romain Gary

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Nina Kacew

Didier Bourdon

Didier Bourdon

Alex Gubernatis

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Zaremba

Finnegan Oldfield

Finnegan Oldfield

Captain Langer

Catherine McCormack

Catherine McCormack

Lesley Blanch

Pawel Puchalski

Pawel Puchalski

Romain (8-10 years old)

Némo Schiffman

Némo Schiffman

Romain (14-16 years old)

Lou Chauvain

Lou Chauvain

Mariette

Arieh Worthalter

Arieh Worthalter

Captain of Gache

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