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A Decisive Battle at Dawn

A Decisive Battle at Dawn (2022)

Sep 15, 2022 1h 26m War History Action

The "Memory of the War Years" photo exhibition was held in Beijing. The old yellow-stained photos awakens the recollection of the memory of an old Russian soviet lady comrade, named, Sulla, whom when she was young once worked for the Soviet as an intelligence personnel who was held hostage by the Japanese near the end of the Second Sino Japanese war in 1945, when the Russian joined the Chinese to drive out the Japanese. This period was when the Chinese was on the counterattacking side against the Japanese, though the war had not yet subsided. Her old recollective memories recalls starts here when the Russian enlisted a specially trained Chinese squad that was trained in Russia, lead by Captain Luo Feng, to lead a team of six to advance into the crisis-ridden Japanese-occupied areas and rescue her (when she was young), an important Soviet intelligence comrade.

Directed by Yunpeng Xie

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Yunpeng Xie
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Sun Liang

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Liao Wang
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Zichen Wang
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Dang Wei
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Nina Dong
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Keiichi Yamazaki
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Hiroyuki Saito

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Crew

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  • Yunpeng Xie

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Thematic Analysis

This high-octane War/History/Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, A Decisive Battle at Dawn distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.

Director Yunpeng Xie brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of A Decisive Battle at Dawn took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 86 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 122 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 389 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 8 weeks before filming began.
  • The screenplay went through 6 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.

Historical Context

  • In 2022, when this film is released:
  • Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 15, 2022
  • Runtime: 1h 26m

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