When Day Breaks
Originally released in 2012. When Day Breaks is a drama film. directed by Goran Paskaljević.
Starring Mustafa Nadarević, Predrag Ejdus, and Meto Jovanovski
Synopsis
The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi concentration camp for Jews during World War II, a metal box filled with documents is found. It was buried by an inmate Isaac Weiss in the year 1941. The professor finds out that his real parents, the Weiss's, gave him away to their friends, the Brankovs, just before they were taken into the camp. Inside the box there is an unfinished musical score, called "When day breaks", composed by the inmate Isaac Weiss. Searching for the truth about himself and his origins, Misha discovers the little-known truth about Judenlager Semlin camp, one of the worst Nazi execution sites in the heart of contemporary Belgrade. At the same time, the professor's obsession is to complete the composition, started by his father, and to perform it on the site of the former camp... which he, after many vicissitudes, finally succeeds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
SR
Original language
Country
Serbia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SR
Production Companies
- Arsam International
- Nova Film
- MaXima film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Day Breaks about?
The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi concentration camp for Jews during World War ...
Who directed When Day Breaks?
When Day Breaks was directed by Goran Paskaljević.
How long is When Day Breaks?
When Day Breaks has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was When Day Breaks released?
When Day Breaks was released on August 17, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Day Breaks?
The main cast of When Day Breaks includes Mustafa Nadarević, Predrag Ejdus, Meto Jovanovski, Zafir Hadžimanov, Toma Jovanović.