Promise

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Teetering on the edge of the abyss, a woman stands torn between two fates: promised to death, or promised to life. As the cold waters of despair pull her down, a warmth pierces the darkness. It is the vision of a love waiting on the other shore, a lifeline in the storm. "Promise" is a deeply moving journey of redemption. It captures that fragile moment when a beloved’s hand is enough to halt the fall, proving that even in our darkest depths, the promise of love can teach us how to breathe again.

/ 51 in public ranking

Alexandre Mottart

Alice Duphot

biography

Filming with his soul, Alexandre Mottart (Paris/Liège) crafts cinema defined by raw emotion. A self-taught director and DOP, he co-founded a creative collective to champion socially conscious stories. His latest work, “Promise”, is a visual ode to connection, seeking the light within the cracks.

Credits
  • Directing : Alexandre Mottart
  • Script : Alexandre Mottart
  • Casting : Alice Duphot
  • Photography : Alexandre Mottart
  • Editing : Alexandre Mottart
  • Music : Alice Duphot, Eywa, Alexandre Mottart
  • Costumes : Véronique Tierce
  • Calibration : Alexandre Mottart

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