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Promises

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  • 1h 46m
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Promises (2001)
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Several Jewish and Palestinian children are followed for three years and put in touch with each other, in this alternative look at the Jewish-Palestinian conflict. The three filmmakers follo... Read allSeveral Jewish and Palestinian children are followed for three years and put in touch with each other, in this alternative look at the Jewish-Palestinian conflict. The three filmmakers followed a group of seven local children between 1995 and 1998. They all have a totally differe... Read allSeveral Jewish and Palestinian children are followed for three years and put in touch with each other, in this alternative look at the Jewish-Palestinian conflict. The three filmmakers followed a group of seven local children between 1995 and 1998. They all have a totally different background. These seven children tell their own story about growing up in Jerusalem. Th... Read all
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  • Directors
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Justine Shapiro
    • Carlos Bolado
  • Writers
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Stephen Most(consulting writer)
    • Justine Shapiro
  • Stars
    • Moishe Bar Am
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Shlomo Green
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  • Directors
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Justine Shapiro
    • Carlos Bolado
  • Writers
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Stephen Most(consulting writer)
    • Justine Shapiro
  • Stars
    • Moishe Bar Am
    • B.Z. Goldberg
    • Shlomo Green
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Several Jewish and Palestinian children are followed for three years and put in touch with each other, in this alternative look at the Jewish-Palestinian conflict. The three filmmakers followed a group of seven local children between 1995 and 1998. They all have a totally different background. These seven children tell their own story about growing up in Jerusalem. Through this portrait of their generation, we see how deep rooted and almost insoluble the problems of the Middle East have become. When the protagonists speak out in an epilogue a couple of years later, it becomes apparent that all have lost their childlike innocence. —Sujit R. Varma
    • children
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    • israel
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      Referenced in The Holiday (2006)

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    One of the most uplifing, hopeful and fulfilling documentaries I've seen in quite some time. Also one of the most depressing and frightening films I've seen. Explains the entire palestine/israel problem at its most basic, most pure level, children. Outstanding work.
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      • December 20, 2001 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • PBS (United States)
    • Languages
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      • $247,948
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      • $430,862
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
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      • Color
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      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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