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Three Promises is a 2023 Palestinian documentary film directed by Yousef Srouji, and produced by Marielle Olentine, that won the Harrell Award for Best Documentary at the 19th Annual Camden Film Festival. The story revolves around a mother and her two children in Palestine during the Second Intifada.[1][2][3][4][5]

Plot

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The story is set in early 2000's in the West Bank Palestine during Second Intifada, where Suha, mother of Yousef, director of the documentary, films her daily routine during the intense retaliatory attacks of Israelis. When Yousef finds the archive of his mother's reels, he turns the footage into a documentary.[2][6][7][8]

The documentary is a story of Suha and her two children's frequent hiding in the basement from Israeli attack, mother's unwilling determination to leave the country, and unanswered questions of the children.[9][10] The cast comprise: Suha Khamis, Yousef Srouji, Ramzi Srouji, and Dima Srouji. It is actual footage of the family and consisst of the events recorded by Suha, mother of the director.[11][12]

Reception

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The film has a rating of 8.6/10 of 18 reviews on IMDb as of 26 November 2023.[13] Tomatometer-Approved Film Critic Wael Khairy highly recommends the film.[14]

Awards & recognition

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References

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  1. ^ https://aiff.jo/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AFID-catalogue-2021-updated.pdf
  2. ^ a b Pedersen, Lise (2021-07-14). "Cannes Docs Hails Vibrant Palestinian Nouvelle Vague". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  3. ^ "THREE PROMISES | Malmo Arab Film Festival". www.maffswe.com. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  4. ^ Σημαντήρη, Σεβαστή. "2o Athens Palestine Film Festival". Independent (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  5. ^ "Palestinian Film Festival (Melbourne)". 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Three Promises w/ Paradiso, XXXI, 108". Toronto Palestine Film Festival. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  7. ^ "Three Promises | Camden International Film Festival". watch.eventive.org. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  8. ^ Staff, Filmmaker (2021-05-27). "The Gotham Announces 20 Projects and Selected Fellows for the 2021 Documentary and TV Series Labs | Filmmaker Magazine". Filmmaker Magazine | Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  9. ^ www.oberon.nl, Oberon Amsterdam. "Three Promises (2023) | IDFA Festival". IDFA. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  10. ^ "Ghiya Rushidat Scores Documentary "Three Promises"". Spectra Creative Agency. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  11. ^ Three Promises (2023), retrieved 2023-11-29
  12. ^ "THREE PROMISES". DOC NYC. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  13. ^ Srouji, Yusef (2023-09-15), Three Promises (Documentary), retrieved 2023-12-05
  14. ^ "Film Review: "Three Promises"". The Cinephile Fix. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  15. ^ Carey, Matthew (2023-09-19). "'Three Promises,' 'Queendom,' 'Knit's Island' Win Prizes As Camden International Film Festival Wraps 19th Edition". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  16. ^ "News". cinterra. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  17. ^ Staff Reporter (2021-08-18). "Amman Film Industry Days announces selected projects for second edition". BroadcastPro ME. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  18. ^ "AIFF announces winners of pitching platforms - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA". Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  19. ^ a b Film-documentaire.fr. "Three Promises". www.film-documentaire.fr (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-05.
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