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Promised Sky

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Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, has lived in Tunisia for ten years. Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. The arrival of a little orphan girl challenges their sense of solidarity in a tense social climate, revealing both their fragility and strength.

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Tomris Laffly Variety Jun 10
At times untidy, but cumulatively powerful, Sehiri’s authentic look into the lives of Ivorian women in Tunisia is deeply human. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg RogerEbert.com May 16
The leads all make their characters vivid and real, and Sehiri directs with a refreshing absence of the melodramatics that a simple summary—three women and their orphan girl—would suggest. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer MovieJawn Oct 23
Promised Sky is very quotidian as each character struggles to find a sense of autonomy in a world designed to oppress them... [T]his marvelous film that shines a light on lives that often go unseen. Go to Full Review Padaí Ó Maolchalann In Review Online Oct 20
Above the status of the average issue movie... [Promised Sky] may not appear outwardly ambitious, but it’s full of beautiful, perceptive work that makes for a rewarding watch. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel In Their Own League Jun 13
Their blackness shapes every second of their lives in their chosen country, where only one of them has legal status. Their daily struggles for security and acceptance mirror the struggles immigrants of every colour face everywhere in the world. Go to Full Review Àngel Quintana Caimán Cuadernos de Cine May 20
Offers no new insight, either in the design of the characters or in the events it recounts. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Erige Sehiri

Director

Aïssa Maïga

Actor

Debora Lobe Naney

Actor

Laetitia Ky

Actor

Estelle Kenza Dogbo

Actor

Foued Zaazaa

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Movie Info

Synopsis Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, has lived in Tunisia for ten years. Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. The arrival of a little orphan girl challenges their sense of solidarity in a tense social climate, revealing both their fragility and strength.
Director
Erige Sehiri
Producer
Didar Domehri, Erige Sehiri
Screenwriter
Erige Sehiri, Anna Ciennik, Malika Cécile Louati
Production Co
Maneki Films, Heina Production
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 35m