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Promises (2002): Ratings & Box Office

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Promises is a 2002 documentary directed by B.Z. Goldberg and Carlos Bolado. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $430,862 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$430.9K
award nominations
2
Metascore
80
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Promises (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Promises About?

The premise of Promises without spoilers.

This film explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the experiences of seven children from both communities. Over three years, from 1995 to 1998, filmmakers documented the children as they met and interacted, offering a unique perspective on the ongoing tensions and potential for connection between the groups. The documentary aims to humanize the conflict and highlight the impact on young lives.

Promises Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • children
  • palestinian
  • child
  • boy
  • israel
  • f rated
  • peace
  • israeli palestinian conflict
  • everyday life
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Crew

The Director of Promises

Directed by B.Z. Goldberg, Carlos Bolado and Justine Shapiro.

Ratings

Promises Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Promises 80 on Metacritic.

Box office

Promises Box Office

Promises grossed $430,862 worldwide. $247,948 came from the US and Canada and $182,914 (42%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$430.9K

US & Canada
$247.9K
International
$182.9K
US & Canada 58% Rest of the world 42%
Awards

Promises Awards & Nominations

Promises was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Promises Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Promises.

Promises (2001) - Trailer
Details

Promises Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Hass und Hoffnung - Kinder im Nahostkonflikt” and “Promesas”.

Also known as
  • Hass und Hoffnung - Kinder im Nahostkonflikt
  • Promesas
  • Promesse
  • Promessas de um Novo Mundo
  • 美丽天堂

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FAQ

Promises FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Promises, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Promises?

Promises runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Promises released?

Promises was released on March 15, 2002.

Who directed Promises?

Promises was directed by B.Z. Goldberg, Carlos Bolado and Justine Shapiro.

How much did Promises make at the box office?

Promises grossed $430,862 worldwide ($247,948 domestic, $182,914 international).

How is Promises rated?

Promises has 80 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Was Promises nominated for any awards?

Promises received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Promises have a post-credit scene?

No. Promises has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Promises in?

The original language of Promises is Italian.

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