The Promise (2025)

The Promise is a documentary film about Papua's struggle for independence in the 1960s. It examines the political situation of that time, showing how international interests, global power struggles, and economic factors significantly impacted history. The film highlights the harsh reality of a people’s fight for self-determination being suppressed. The documentary uses restored 35mm footage to vividly recreate this forgotten period. The visuals emphasize the strength and determination of the Papuan people to control their own future. Through honest storytelling, The Promise explores the complicated reasons behind this overlooked struggle and its consequences for Papua.