Besa: The Promise
Synopsis
A documentary exploring how Albanians, including many Muslims, helped and sheltered Jewish refugees during WWII at their own risk, and trying to help the son of an Albanian baker that housed a Jewish family for a year return some Hebrew books that the family had to leave behind.
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Besa: The Promise - Official Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Goslins
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Besa: The Promise
- Country of Origin
- Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- JWM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Goslins
Philip Glass
Neil Barrett
Christine S. Romero
Jason Williams, William Morgan, Rachel Goslins, Christine S. Romero
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Williams
Producer
William Morgan
Producer
Rachel Goslins
Director
Christine S. Romero
Editor
Rachel Goslins
Producer
Christine S. Romero
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Neil Barrett
Director of Photography
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What is Besa: The Promise about?
A documentary exploring how Albanians, including many Muslims, helped and sheltered Jewish refugees during WWII at their own risk, and trying to help the son of an Albanian baker that housed a Jewish family for a year return some Hebrew books that the family had to leave behind.
Who directed Besa: The Promise?
Besa: The Promise was directed by Rachel Goslins.
Who stars in Besa: The Promise?
The principal cast of Besa: The Promise includes Norman H. Gershman, Rexhep Hoxha.
When was Besa: The Promise released and how long is it?
Besa: The Promise was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Besa: The Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Besa: The Promise was composed by Philip Glass.