The Promise

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated Ana, and Chris – a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

Empires fall, love survives. When Michael (Oscar Isaac), a brilliant medical student, meets Ana (Charlotte Le Bon), their shared Armenian heritage sparks an attraction that explodes into a romantic rivalry between Michael and Ana's boyfriend Chris (Christian Bale), a famous American photojournalist dedicated to exposing political truth. As the Ottoman Empire crumbles into war-torn chaos, their conflicting passions must be deferred while they join forces to get their people to safety and survive themselves. The Promise is directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Terry George.

Critic Reviews:

• " Eye-opening, heartbreaking, thought-provoking and epic, The Promise is a film for the world to see. " – Debbie Lynn Elias

• " The Promise is a heartfelt film with noble ambitions " – Noah Berlatsky

• " An impressive amount of access – and diligence – sets this true crime documentary apart from others. " – Tori Brazier