Promise at Dawn
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Promesse de l'aube |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | Belgium, France |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, History, War |
| Director | Eric Barbier |
| Runtime | 130 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (509 votes) |
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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
Romain Gary
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Nina Kacew
Didier Bourdon
Alex Gubernatis
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Zaremba
Finnegan Oldfield
Captain Langer
Catherine McCormack
Lesley Blanch
Pawel Puchalski
Romain (8-10 years old)
Némo Schiffman
Romain (14-16 years old)
Lou Chauvain
Mariette
Arieh Worthalter
Captain of Gache
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