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Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes

Feature Film (73 min)

US Theatrical and VOD Release - June 24th, 2022

UK Theatrical Release - December 2nd, 2022 

UK Physical Release -  2023

Germany Physical Release - January 13th 2023

Directed by Kevin Kopacka

Written and Produced by: 

Kevin Kopacka & Lili Villányi 

DoP: Lukas Dolgner 

Starring: 

Anna Platen

Jeff Wilbusch

Luisa Taraz 

Frederik von Lüttichau

Production Company: 

SYLENTEYE Films UG 

Sold Territories:

US (Theatrical, VOD)

UK (Theatrical, physical, VOD)

Latin America (VOD) 

France (SVOD)

Germany (VOD, physical - DVD, Blu-Ray, Mediabook)

Mideast

Scandinavia 

CIS

Distributor: 

MPI Media Group (World Sales) 

Dark Sky Films (US)

Tiberius Film (DE)

Njuta Film (Scandinavia)

Phoenicia (TUR)

Fractured Visions (UK)

  • Winner – Best Film – Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre 2021

  • Winner – 2021 Best Feature (Jury) – Be Afraid Horror Fest

  • Winner – 2021 Best Feature (Audience) – Be Afraid Horror Fest

  • Winner – Best Feature Film – Dracula Film Festival 2021

  • Winner – Best Supporting Actor - Nightmares Film Festival 2021

  • Winner – Best Feature Film Award – Pumpkin Fantasy Film Festival 2021

  • Winner – Best Cinematography – Feature – FilmQuest 2021

  • Winner – Best Cinematography – Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre 2021

  • Winner - Best Set Design - Nevermore Film Festival 2021

  • Winner – Best Feature Film – Phenomena Film Festival 2022

  • Winner - Best Cinematography Ravenheart International Film Festival 2022

  • Winner – Best Actress – Horror Island 2022


Official Selection – Another Hole In the Head Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – Nevermore Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – MonsterFest 2021
Official Selection – Bastalavista International Genre Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – FilmQuest 2021
Official Selection – Be Afraid Horror Fest 2021
Official Selection – Bodig Weekend 2021
Official Selection – Dracula Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – Fractured Visions Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre 2021
Official Selection – Arrow Video FrightFest 2021
Official Selection – Phenomena Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – Nightmares Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – NOX Film Festival 2021
Official Selection – Randfilm Fest 2021
Official Selection – Lusca 2021
Official Selection – Santiago Horror 2021
Official Selection – Popcorn Frights 2021
Official Selection – Salem Horror Fest 2021
Official Selection – IFI Horrorthon 2021
Official Selection – Pumpkin Fantasy Film Festival 2021

Official Selection – BRUGGORE Festival 2022

Official Selection – HARD:LINE Film Festival 2022
Official Selection – Calgary Underground Film Festival 2022
Official Selection – Panic Fest 2022

Official Selection – Sydney Film Festival 2022

Official Selection – Chattanooga Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Ravenheart International Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - BUT Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Corrosivo Film Fest 

Official Selection - FERATUM Film Fest 2022

Official Selection - Cine Horror - Mostra de cinema fantástico 2022

Official Selection - Horror Island 2022

Official Selection - Festival du film fantastique de Toulouse 2023

Official Selection - Sacramento Midnight Film Festival 2023

Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes: Biografie

"Fans of Mario Bava’s Gothic melodramas will be in heaven."

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“Has the potential of becoming a cult favorite.”

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“ A gorgeous, ethereal movie full of surprising twists that deftly shift genres.”

Bloody Disgusting

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"Elegantly directed, impressively realized, ultra-stylish homage to ‘60s and ‘70s Euro-Gothic horror."

Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes: Zitat

“A technical masterpiece made even richer by a compelling narrative." 

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"This indie highlight is the best thing that could happen to German films."

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