Dawn of Hope (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Dawn of Hope is a notable film directed by Antonio Sau Olite, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. "Dawn of Hope" (1937) is a film made by Antonio Sau for the anarchist union the CNT and is also one of the most important social films made in Spain. Keep in mind that was filmed at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, when the revolutionary impulse still held firm. In this respect, tells the story of John, a worker who has just become unemployed, their effort to get a new, impossible to work in a country with more than three million unemployed at the time, as it says in the film. John's wife also takes a humiliating job to feed their children. Outraged by this and seeing the conformism of the people, John ends up as a social agitator.
Who’s in it. Dawn of Hope stars Félix de Pomés as Juan, Enriqueta Soler as Marta, Román González 'Chispita' as Antoñito and Ana María Campoy as Pilarin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dawn of Hope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dawn of Hope page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dawn of Hope (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dawn of Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dawn of Hope worth watching?
- Dawn of Hope holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dawn of Hope?
- Dawn of Hope stars Félix de Pomés, Enriqueta Soler, Román González 'Chispita', Ana María Campoy and Pilar Torres.
- When was Dawn of Hope released?
- Dawn of Hope was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.