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Das Versprechen

  • 19941994
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  • 1h 55m
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Das Versprechen (1994)
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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, wh... Read allEast-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 ... Read allEast-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 Astrophysici... Read all
IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Writers
      • Peter Schneider(dialogue)
      • Felice Laudadio
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Stars
      • Corinna Harfouch
      • Meret Becker
      • August Zirner
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Writers
      • Peter Schneider(dialogue)
      • Felice Laudadio
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Stars
      • Corinna Harfouch
      • Meret Becker
      • August Zirner
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    • 13User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch
    • Sophie II
    Meret Becker
    Meret Becker
    • Sophie I
    August Zirner
    August Zirner
    • Konrad II
    Anian Zollner
    • Konrad I
    Susanne Ugé
    • Barbara I
    Eva Mattes
    Eva Mattes
    • Barbara II
    Pierre Besson
    • Harald I
    Hans Kremer
    • Harald II
    Dieter Mann
    • Konrad's Father
    Simone von Zglinicki
    • Konrad's mother
    • (as Simone von Zglienicki)
    Ruth Glöss
    • Konrad's grandmother
    Christian Herschmann
    • Alexander (12 years)
    Joerg Meister
    • Alexander - 20 years
    • (as Jörg Meister)
    Jean-Yves Gautier
    Jean-Yves Gautier
    • Gérard
    Ulrike Krumbiegel
    Ulrike Krumbiegel
    • Elisabeth
    Tina Engel
    • Sophie's Aunt
    Monika Hansen
    Monika Hansen
    • Sophie's Mother
    Klaus Piontek
    • Sophie's Stepfather
    • Director
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Writers
      • Peter Schneider(dialogue)
      • Felice Laudadio
      • Margarethe von Trotta
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      [When the Berlin Wall comes down]

      Woman: When the cage opens after thirty years, you can't fly anymore.

    • Connections
      Featured in Die Neugier immer weiter treiben (1995)

    User reviews13

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    10/10
    Incredibly Moving Film
    I first saw this in a German language class, and even though I'm no where near fluent, I still find this to be more enjoyable and moving than many English movies. Following the lives of two main characters, the film chronicles the period just after the wall's construction to the fall in 1989. Though all protagonist characters are of course impacted negatively by the wall, the politics of a few characters are very complex and surprising. This movie will undoubtedly make you think. Aside from politics, the main plot is a love story, and it is very powerful. The characters are imperfect, real and delightful. All in all it is evocative, emotional, and never trite. Great film.
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    • May 20, 2006

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Switzerland
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Promise
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Bioskop Film
      • Canal+
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $91,145
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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