Das Versprechen (The Promise) (1994)
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71% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
(242 ratings)
Two star-crossed lovers, separated by the Berlin wall for thirty years are reunited. The major events in their separate lives become the focus in this German political drama. The story begins in August 1961 as the Wall is being built. In Eastern Berlin a group of young adults plans their escape.… More Two star-crossed lovers, separated by the Berlin wall for thirty years are reunited. The major events in their separate lives become the focus in this German political drama. The story begins in August 1961 as the Wall is being built. In Eastern Berlin a group of young adults plans their escape. Included in the group are Konrad and Sophie who has an aunt on the other side. It is the aunt who will sponsor the escapees. Escape will be the only way Konrad and Sophie will be able to stay together. Konrad is involved in a mishap en route and must remain in East Berlin. In 1968, the lovers at last get a chance to briefly meet in Prague. There they express their frustration and pain. At least there, in Prague they can find occasional happiness. Suddenly Russian tanks appear and destroy their new dream. 1980 comes. Sophie and Konrad have since married other people. Their next meeting is bittersweet as they look back upon their promise which was broken by circumstance, and by the decisions each lover had to make. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 55 min.
- Directed By
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Art House & International
- In Theaters
- Nov 3, 1995 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 19, 1996
Critic Reviews
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Director Margarethe von Trotta effortlessly weaves history and personal events into a tapestry full of emotion and irony.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It becomes too fuzzy when it tries to explain in 115 minutes the history of modern Germany.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Shattering film about loss.
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Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
Although it has many a tragic scene, the ultimate message made me feel like I had just heard Beethoven's Ode to Joy being sung - very uplifting.
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Cast
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Corinna Harfouchas Sophie Sellman -
Meret Beckeras Young Sophie -
August Zirneras Konrad Richter
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Anian Zollneras Young Konrad -
Jean-Yves Gautieras Gerard -
Eva Mattesas Barbara
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