The Promise
A FILM DOCUMENTARY BY LEONARDO AVEZZANO
The Promise
A FILM DOCUMENTARY BY LEONARDO AVEZZANO
A Palestinian man decides to climb Everest based on a promise made on his father’s deathbed; a pledge he has not shared with anyone and that holds the key to the young man’s destiny.
synopsis and subject
“The Promise” is a poignant tale of self-discovery, overcoming the weight of paternal legacy, and realizing that what we become is, in fact, the true inheritance. The story revolves around Alaa AlJuneidi, a resident of Hebron, Palestine, whose father, against all odds, transitioned f rom a simple milk vendor to a successful entrepreneur, casting a formidable shadow over young Alaa.
From Apartheid To The Top Of The World
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT!
The Promise is not a story of an alpinist. It’s not the tale of a superhuman, but rather a narrative about how being human is super. After all, we can always achieve our dreams as long as we continue to believe we can.
Audiences will love “The Promise” because it is both timeless and extremely relevant in today’s social, political, and moral context. It will be appreciated by all generations as it tells the story of a man grieving the loss of his father while simultaneously seeking his destiny, attempting to reconnect with his childhood dream of traveling the world, just like the cartoon he watched as a child, amidst the problems we can’t control.
Instead of seeing Everest as a mere mountain to climb, Alaa will lead the audience on his internal ascent, immersing them in the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas, Africa, and Jordan, as the protagonist opens up and shares his insights from his personal journey.
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About
“The Promise” is a story of transformation, resilience, and the awareness that often, the legacy we leave behind is the legacy we have been building all along.
1 Man Camera Crew
Beyond stock footage, the entire cinematography was crafted by Leonardo Avezzano, who operated 3 cameras, 1 drone, and 3 GoPros, sleeping
with the batteries, managing memory cards, recording videos above 5000 meters, and pushing up to 8000 meters without supplementary oxygen.
Story Structure
In the context of the harsh and comforting elements of the surrounding nature, Alaa confronts all seven stages that a man faces after losing his father:
Extreme loneliness, awareness of mortality, loss of control, being haunted by the shadows of the father, the need for approval, managing pressure and responsibilities, and the way to continue the family legacy.
Alaa Al Juneidi
“For Palestinians, there is a physical wall and a mental wall. To climb your wall, you must first understand it. Now, I am trying to climb my wall..”
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Stories.
“change is the only constant in the universe” The Promise is a story of a child who lives under apartheid becoming a man who stands on the top of the world.