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The Promise

by Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne1h331995Belgium
The Promise

Recommended byCristian Mungiu, Christian Rouaud, Sophie Letourneur, Nicolas Philibert, Alice Diop, Felix Van Groeningen

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Roger uses his son Igor to ruthlessly traffic and exploit undocumented immigrants. When one of the immigrants is killed, Igor is guilt-ridden and wants to care for the dead man's family against his father's orders.

Cast and crew

  • Credits

    • Production Compagny : Les Films du Fleuve, Samsa Film , Touza-Films
    • Distributor : Les Films du Fleuve
    • Sound Recorder : Jean-Pierre Duret, Philippe Baudhuin, Sandrine Deegen
    • Scenario : Alphonse Badolo, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
    • Photo Director : Alain Marcoen
    • Set Decoration : Igor Gabriel
    • Costume Design : Françoise Joset
    • Editing : Marie-Hélène Dozo
    • Original Music : Jean-Marie Billy, Denis M'Punga
    • Producer : Hassen Daldoul, Claude Waringo
    • Director : Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne

  • Technical details

    • Printed format : 16 mm
    • Sound mix : Stéréo 2.0
    • Year of production : 1995
    • French release date : 7 août 1996
    • Category : Feature film
    • Color : Colors
    • Language : French

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