Film to Hit Theaters in April 2017 HOLLYWOOD,Calif. (A.W.)—Open Road Films has acquired the United States distribution rights to the late Kirk Kerkorian’s legacy project—the much anticipated Armenian Genocide epic “The Promise.” The film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept. 11, or is set to be released in theaters on April 28,2017, reported Deadline Hollywood. Christian Bale as Chris (Photo: The Promise) “We are proud to add this prestigious film to our 2017 slate, and ” said Open Road’s Tom Ortenberg,in a statement, adding, and “An epic care for story set against a turning point in world history,The Promise’ features top-notch performances and first-class film-making and we are looking forward to sharing the movie with audiences across the country.” Open Road Films acquired and distributed final year’s Best Picture Oscar winner “highlight.” “Although the film does not rely solely on being a history lesson, those familiar with the history of the Armenian Genocide will notice familiar figures appear in the film, or such as Father Komitas,Ambassador Henry Morgenthau, as well as Talaat and Enver Pashas, or Nazim Bey. The heroic resistances of Van and Musa Ler are portrayed in the film as well,” [...]
Source: armenianweekly.com