THE latest Guyanese movie, “Forgotten Promise – A Story of Redemption”, is set for its official launch on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the National Cultural Centre; and would continue at the same venue on Sunday, July 27, commencing at 19:00hrs (7.00pm) each night.

In this, another effort to contribute to the development of a local film industry, patrons would be afforded the opportunity to experience the ‘red carpet walk’ which is generally associated with movie launches overseas and which has been in place for similar endeavours in the past under the auspices of Mahadeo Shivraj Productions and the Dramatic Arts Academy.

“Forgotten Promise” follows “Till I Find A Place”, “A Jasmine For A Gardener”, “83 Million Gees”, and “Brown Sugar Too Bitter For Me”, released in 2010, 2012 and 2013 respectively — all produced and directed by, and starring, Mahadeo Shivraj.

Scenes from the movie

This new venture provides a launching platform for many new budding actors, including Yanitra Raghubir, Tonya Singh, Anand Persaud and Lakshmee Singh. They are supported by Nazim Hussain, Margret Lawrence, Neaz Subhan, Nadeer Bacchus and Paul Budnah, who together bring many decades of experience.
Written by Guyanese Somnauth Narine, “Forgotten Promise” chronicles a seemingly forced trip to examine one’s past, following an unfortunate development in the present. How the future would eventually evolve seems to be pivoted on the outcome of what venturing into the past may reveal, making it a story of utmost redemption.

Sometimes what may have been forgotten can become a haunting reality.

“Forgotten Promise” features a number of popular Bollywood songs, all of which were redone by Guyanese residing in New York. Renowned singer Devindra Pooran leads in this regard, and is melodiously complemented by Seeta Panday-Pooran, Michael Muneshwar, Princess Anisa, and Shiva Nayan.

The background score and the musical accompaniment are the result of the artistry of Avinash Singh of the Supertones Band.

Guyanese from all walks of society have supported the four previous movies, and the producers would like to encourage such support for this latest venture. They remain humbled by the kind words of congratulations and well wishes received, and hereby express profound gratitude for the responses and for the kind support of Mr. Geroge Subraj of the Zara Foundation of the United States of America.

“Forgotten Promise” will be screened at the Anna Regina Multilateral School on Saturday, August 02, and at the Aurora Primary on Sunday, August 03. On August 09, it will be screened at the University of Guyana’s Tain Campus; and on August 10, it will be screened at the Bath Settlement Primary School. Tickets for the two screenings at the National Cultural Centre are available at that venue.

(Latest Guyanese movie, “Forgotten Promise”, set for July 26 launch)