Camden International Film Festival

Three Promises

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While the Israeli army retaliates against the Second Intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s, a mother films her family's daily life, punctuated by time spent shielding her family from harm in the basement. Now, her son revisits this past, delivering a heart-breaking portrait of the anguish of parents who are forced to choose between their children’s physical safety and the emotional upheaval of leaving home.

While the Israeli army retaliates against the Second Intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s, a mother films her family's daily life, punctuated by time spent shielding her family from harm in the basement. Now, her son revisits this past, delivering a heart-breaking portrait of the anguish of parents who are forced to choose between their children’s physical safety and the emotional upheaval of leaving home.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    61 minutes
  • Language
    Arabic
  • Country
    Palestine, Lebanon, USA
  • Premiere
    US Premiere
  • Director
    Yousef Srouji
  • Producer
    Marielle Olentine, Zein Khleif