Besa: The Promise
2012, English. Directed by Rachel Goslins.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 July 2012
- Country
- Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, United States of America
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How long is Besa: The Promise?
Besa: The Promise runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is Besa: The Promise on?
Besa: The Promise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 2012. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Besa: The Promise?
If you liked Besa: The Promise, try Misha and the Wolves, Night Will Fall, The Last Days.
Who directed Besa: The Promise?
Besa: The Promise (2012) was directed by Rachel Goslins and stars Norman H. Gershman, Rexhep Hoxha.