In the Land of the Deaf (1992)
- Original title
- Le Pays des sourds
- Directed by
- Nicolas Philibert
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rated
- U
- Rating
- 6.4 of 10 from 11 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary explores the lives of deaf people in France, showing how they communicate and experience the world. The filmmaker lets his subjects speak for themselves about their joys and challenges.
observationalquietreflectiveintimategentlecontemplativerespectfulinsightful
What happens
In the Land of the Deaf (French title Le Pays Des Sourds) is a French documentary created and produced by Nicolas Philibert in 1992. The film is presented French Sign Language (FSL) and French, with English subtitles and closed captions. Philibert uses sparse dialogue in creating an unsentimental, non-manipulative work which allows its subjects to communicate their feelings about the richness of life despite hearing problems. Prior to its initial theatrical release, this excursion into the unique world of Deaf communities in France was featured in international film festivals. In its subsequent broadcast debut in the United States, the film was honored with a Peabody Award for excellence. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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