In the Land of the Deaf (1992)

In the Land of the Deaf (1992) poster

Anyone who has ever ventured to the "Land of the Deafs" will have been struck by the strangeness of the choreographed signs with which deaf people express themselves. Developed ages ago, these signs constitute a veritable language. As precise and subtle as speech, they are as effective as spoken language in making a declaration love or providing a detailed technical description. Jean-Claude, Jeanine, Eric, Cyril, Alain, Juliette, Guy, Aurélien and René have one thing in common - they are all profoundly deaf. So they dream, think and communicate in sign language. Which means that they see the world differently. Viewers embark with them on a discovery of the distant land of the deaf, where sight and touch assume enormous importance.

Director: Nicolas Philibert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Frédéric Labourasse
Editing: Guy Lecorne
Production: BBC, La Sept Cinéma, Les, CNC, Canal+, TSR, RAI, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Country: France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Nicolas Philibert
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Land of the Deaf about?
Anyone who has ever ventured to the "Land of the Deafs" will have been struck by the strangeness of the choreographed signs with which deaf people express themselves. Developed ages ago, these signs constitute a veritable language. As precise and subtle as speech, they are as effective as spoken language in making a declaration love or providing a detailed technical description. Jean-Claude, Jeanine, Eric, Cyril, Alain, Juliette, Guy, Aurélien and René have one thing in common - they are all profoundly deaf. So they dream, think and communicate in sign language. Which means that they see the world differently. Viewers embark with them on a discovery of the distant land of the deaf, where sight and touch assume enormous importance.
Who directed In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf was directed by Nicolas Philibert.
Who stars in In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf stars Jean-Claude Poulain, Abou Bakar, Anh Tuan, Betty, Florent, Frédéric.
How long is In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf is a Documentary film.
Where was In the Land of the Deaf produced?
In the Land of the Deaf was produced in France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom.