Promised Sky: A Compelling Portrait of Solidarity and Resilience

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi extends an invitation to experience Promised Sky, a profoundly moving film by director Erige Sehiri that contemplates the intricate bonds of solidarity and the resilience of the human spirit. This compelling cinematic work shall transport you into the intimate world of three remarkable women whose lives converge in unexpected and transformative ways.

The narrative unfolds in Tunisia, where Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist who has made her home for a decade, opens her sanctuary to those seeking solace and opportunity. Naney, a young mother yearning for a brighter future, and Jolie, a resolute student bearing the aspirations of her entire family, find refuge within these walls. Yet when a small orphaned girl arrives, the delicate equilibrium of their shared existence is profoundly tested, revealing both the fragility and remarkable fortitude that dwells within each of them against the backdrop of an increasingly tense social landscape.

Presented by the Film and New Media Program at NYU Abu Dhabi, Promised Sky offers audiences a window into themes of human compassion, collective responsibility and the enduring power of community. This is cinema of considerable intellectual and emotional depth, crafted with an artistic vision that honours the complexity of its characters and their circumstances.

The screening shall take place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:30 in the evening within the distinguished Blue Hall. Tickets are available for reservation through the online booking platform, inviting you to secure your place for this remarkable artistic experience.