Promises

2022 1h 38m FR

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 133

Drama

Synopsis

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Clémence, the fearless mayor of a town near Paris, is completing the final term of her political career. With her faithful right-hand man Yazid, she has long fought for this town plagued by inequality, unemployment and slumlords. However, when Clémence is approached to become Minister, her ambition arises, questioning her devotion and commitment to her citizens. Will her political integrity and election promises survive her newly found ambition?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Huppert
Clémence Collombet
Reda Kateb
Yazid Jabbi
Naidra Ayadi
Naidra
Jean-Paul Bordes
Michel Kupta
Soufiane Guerrab
Esposito
Laurent Poitrenaux
Jérôme Narvaux
Hervé Pierre
Pierre Messac
Walid Afkir
Kamel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thomas Kruithof
Writers: Thomas Kruithof, Jean-Baptiste Delafon
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thomas Kruithof, shot by Alex Lamarque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Grégoire Auger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Baptiste Beaudoin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Isabelle Huppert and Reda Kateb and Naidra Ayadi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13846472 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Thomas Kruithof directs. Alex Lamarque behind the camera. Grégoire Auger scores. Jean-Baptiste Beaudoin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Directed by Thomas Kruithof, shot by Alex Lamarque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Grégoire Auger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jean-Baptiste Beaudoin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Isabelle Huppert and Reda Kateb and Naidra Ayadi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt13846472 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Released under 15 different titles around the world.