'' The Promise '' ( ) is a 1995 German-language film directed by Margarethe von Trotta . It was an international co-production between Germany , France and Switzerland . Two young lovers in Berlin are separated when the Berlin wall goes up , and their stories intertwine during the three decades to German reunification . This film was chosen as Germany 's official submission to the 67th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film , but did not receive a nomination
67th Academy Awards
67th Academy Awards
The Promise (1995 film)