In the Land of the Deaf

aka: Le Pays des sourds
France 1992, 99 minutes
Dir. Nicolas Philibert
In French with English subtitles
Rating: [Exempt]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Documentary

Aroview: The extraordinary debut of dir. Philibert (ETRE ET AVOIR) giving unrushed insight into the deaf community in France. Recounting their stories and experiences, a range of people reveal by various richly expressive means the reality of being cut off from others in this way - its frustrations, advantages and paradoxes.

NZ International Film Festival 1994