The World at Arm's Length (2018)

Sven has a dream. Once in his life he wants to walk the Camino de Santiago - the Way of St. James. But that seems impossible, Sven has Usher syndrome, a disease which slowly, inexorably robs him of hearing and vision. Profoundly deaf and completely blind since 2010, he can only communicate using a special hearing aid in the spoken language.

Director: Susanne Bohlmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:
Music: Paul Rabiger
Production: ConkerTreeFilm
Country: Germany, Spain
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

friendship, spain, walking, deaf, hiking, biography, bitterness, mountaineering, disability, blindness, mountain pass, personal assistant, sign languages, disabled person, interpersonal relationships

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World at Arm's Length about?
Sven has a dream. Once in his life he wants to walk the Camino de Santiago - the Way of St. James. But that seems impossible, Sven has Usher syndrome, a disease which slowly, inexorably robs him of hearing and vision. Profoundly deaf and completely blind since 2010, he can only communicate using a special hearing aid in the spoken language.
Who directed The World at Arm's Length?
The World at Arm's Length was directed by Susanne Bohlmann.
How long is The World at Arm's Length?
The World at Arm's Length has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The World at Arm's Length?
The World at Arm's Length is a Documentary film.
Where was The World at Arm's Length produced?
The World at Arm's Length was produced in Germany, Spain.