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.

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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