PFFA: Three Promises

THREE PROMISES (2023), directed by Yousef Srouji, revolves around a mother and her two children in Palestine during the Second Intifada. Set in the early 2000’s in the West Bank, Suha, mother of Srouji, films her daily routine during intense attacks and life in a war zone. When Srouji finds the archive of his mother’s reels, he turns the footage into a documentary. The result is a heart-breaking film that conveys the anguish of children and their parents who are forced to choose between safety and emotional upheaval.

This film is part of Palestinian Film Festival Amsterdam.