Dawn of a New Day

1964Movie2 h 8 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

The story of a 40-year-old married woman who has fallen into idleness and does not know how to approach the revolutionary events in her country. She finds a new meaning in life when she falls in love with an aspiring young student. “I shot FAGR YOM GUEDID in 1964. I count it among my best films and still stand by it completely. It is about the class whose assets were nationalized after the 1952 revolution. I explored the question of whether this class still had a place in Egyptian society.”

Feels like

  • Egyptian Cinema
  • Political Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Class Conflict
  • Mature Romance
  • Character Study
  • Post-Revolutionary Era
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Slow-Burn Drama

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Youssef Chahine
Written by
Samir Nasry
Produced by
Mary Queeny

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Facts

February 10, 1964 · 2 h 8 min · Drama, Romance

Released
February 10, 1964
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt
Available in
13 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dawn of a New Day?"

Questions about Dawn of a New Day

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Where can I stream Dawn of a New Day?

In the United States, Dawn of a New Day streams on Criterion. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Dawn of a New Day worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7).

Is Dawn of a New Day good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Dawn of a New Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dawn of a New Day in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.