The Promise
"A love, a hope, a wall."
Originally released in 1995. The Promise is a drama/romance film. directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Starring Meret Becker, Corinna Harfouch, and Anian Zollner
Synopsis
East-Berlin, 1961, shortly after the erection of the Wall. Konrad, Sophie and three of their friends plan a daring escape to Western Germany. The attempt is successful, except for Konrad, who remains behind. From then on, and for the next 28 years, Konrad and Sophie will attempt to meet again, in spite of the Iron Curtain. Konrad, who has become a reputed Astrophysicist, tries to take advantage of scientific congresses outside Eastern Germany to arrange encounters with Sophie. But in a country where the political police, the Stasi, monitors the moves of all suspicious people (such as Konrad's sister Barbara and her husband Harald), preserving one's privacy, ideals and self-respect becomes an exhausting fight, even as the Eastern block begins its long process of disintegration.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- CNC
- Odessa Films
- Studio Babelsberg
- Canal+
- WDR
- Neue Bioskop Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Promise about?
East-Berlin, 1961, shortly after the erection of the Wall. Konrad, Sophie and three of their friends plan a daring escape to Western Germany. The attempt is successful, except for Konrad, who remai...
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Promise released?
The Promise was released on February 16, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Promise?
The main cast of The Promise includes Meret Becker, Corinna Harfouch, Anian Zollner, August Zirner, Eva Mattes.