THE PROMISE, by one of Germany's most prominent directors, Margarethe von Trotha, is an exceptional drama which tells the story of a love divided, a country, and city physically and politically divided for almost three decades,the end of this separation, and what happened in between. Starring some of Germany's brightest stars, current and past, from both sides of the wall, THE PROMISE (Das Versprechen) is a must for any history buff or any fan of epic historical dramas. Ms. von Trotha is to be congratulated for being the only major German filmmaker to tackle the highly controversial topic of German reunification, offering a very balanced, fair view. The different decades and locales are superbly reproduced, and the constant action and colorful visuals, very well captured on this VHS version, make this video highly watchable, even by those most adverse to subtitles. Don't miss it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Worthy movie to view., January 27, 2000

By	sauerkraut - See all my reviews

The Promise is a pretty good movie that tells the story of two lovers seperated by The Berlin Wall. It's quite interesting and all the people involved in this film do well in their roles. I especially think that the music of The Promise is quite emotional and fitting. The soundtrack no doubt adds something to this movie in my opinion. Give this a watch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, moving, riveting political and emotional drama, December 18, 2006

By	V. R. Padgett (Whittier, California, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beautifully done drama and thriller from von Trotta-- the back and forth from East to West Berlin will keep you on the edge.

I have read much on the Cold War, but this film puts it in very human terms, more than any academic historical account can. The scene where his son tied his shoe put a lump in my throat. I will never look at a manhole cover the same again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely movie
This film is thoroughly enjoyable. It is very sweet, romantic, and historically accurate. This movie and French Kiss are my two favorites to watch over and over.

Published on March 17, 2001 by Smurf

3.0 out of 5 stars QUITE COMPELLING BUT AT TIMES BORING
THIS FILM HIGHLIGHTS THE EFFECTS OF 'THE WALL' THAT DIVIDED GERMANY FOR 28 OR SO YEARS BRILLIANTLY BUT AT TIMES THE FILM CAN BECOME QUITE BORING AND PREDICTABLE. Read more

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