An intimate and emotional drama about the challenges of starting a family. Miriam Garlo stars as Ángela, a deaf pottery artist, who has to find her own way through the difficulties of pregnancy and raising a daughter in a world that lacks support for the hearing-impaired. Tender, moving and brilliantly acted, Deaf is Eva Libertad’s feature debut, showcasing the director’s talent for capturing heartfelt, raw stories with an openness and humanity that is profoundly moving.
– Cat Riley
Screens with Bumblebee (Abellón)
Lucía guides Álex as he tries to understand his place in the world.
UK Premiere. Director: Fon Cortizo. Narrative Short. Cast: Cory Mañá, Machi Salgado. Spain. 2024. 19min. Galician with English subtitles. Unclassified: Suitable for all.