Promise Me This

film by Kusturica [2007]

Also known as: “Zavet”

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"Promise Me This" (2007) is a film by Bosnian-born Serbian director Emir Kusturica. The movie focuses on a vow made by a grandfather to his grandson. While typically heartwarming, it is considered by some to be somewhat repetitive and less successful than his earlier works. Kusturica is known for his surreal and naturalistic films that often express sympathy for marginalized people. His filmography includes acclaimed works like "When Father Was Away on Business" and "Underground," which have earned him prestigious awards such as the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.12

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…a Miracle) and Zavet (2007; Promise Me This). The former deals with life in a small Bosnian town as the war approaches, and the latter concerns the vow given by a grandfather to his grandson. Though both films are typically heartwarming, they are generally considered less successful and somewhat repetitive.…
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…a Miracle) and Zavet (2007; Promise Me This). The former deals with life in a small Bosnian town as the war approaches, and the latter concerns the vow given by a grandfather to his grandson. Though both films are typically heartwarming, they are generally considered less successful and somewhat repetitive.…
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