Deep Dive: Three Promises (2023)
Film Lens
Three Promises is a 2023 documentary directed by Yousef Srouji, focusing on his mother Suha and her two children during the Second Intifada in Palestine. The film uses actual footage filmed by Suha, capturing their daily life amidst Israeli attacks in the early 2000s. The narrative centers on their experiences of hiding in the basement and Suha's determination to stay in Palestine despite the dangers they face.
The documentary is structured around the archive of Suha's reels, which Yousef discovers and transforms into this film. It presents a personal perspective on the impact of conflict on family life, raising questions about safety, belonging, and the emotional toll of war on children. The cast includes Suha Khamis and her children, Yousef, Ramzi, and Dima Srouji, providing an intimate look at their lives during a tumultuous period.
Why Watch
- •See Suha Khamis's real footage from the Second Intifada.
- •Find out how a family copes with conflict in Palestine.
- •Meet the director Yousef Srouji and his personal story.
Did You Know
•Three Promises won the Harrell Award for Best Documentary in 2023.
•The film has a rating of 8.6/10 on IMDb from 18 reviews as of November 26, 2023.
•It is set during the Second Intifada in the early 2000s in the West Bank.
•The film has received multiple awards at various film festivals, including two at the Amman International Film Festival.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsMiddle Eastern historyFamily dynamics in conflict