Dardenne Brothers' 'La Promesse' Examines Orphaned Filial Bonds
In their film 'La Promesse', the Dardenne brothers explore orphaned filial bonds through the story of a teenager's oath to a dying man. The movie powerfully illustrates the hidden circulation of money via a shell game scene among immigrants. Through a tale of filial emancipation, the film reveals the pursuit of fortune, emotions, rebellion, and the call to order.
Key facts
- The Dardenne brothers directed 'La Promesse'.
- The film centers on a teenager's promise to a dying man.
- A shell game scene among immigrants depicts hidden monetary flows.
- The narrative involves filial emancipation.
- Themes include fortune, emotions, rebellion, and order.
- The film was reviewed in artpress in June 1997.
Entities
Artists
- Dardenne brothers
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —