The Sign for Love (2017)

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In his heartfelt documentary, co-director and subject Elad Cohen explores the meaning and experience of family. Growing up deaf and gay in a family of hearing people, Cohen never felt at home and always felt alone. That feeling of estrangement was exacerbated during his adolescence by the sudden death of his mother and the subsequent rift with his father as the family scattered in different directions. Cohen creates a sense of family with a small group of friends, including his best friend, Yaeli, a deaf woman. While he wants a child and a life partner, he fears that he won’t find the right man in the small deaf community in his “sweet little country.” Sharing a desire with Yaeli to be parents, the new “couple” decide to have a child in a shared parenting arrangement.

Director: Elad Cohen, Iris Ben Moshe
Genre: Documentary, Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Screenplay

Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he

Keywords

deaf, family relationships

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sign for Love about?
In his heartfelt documentary, co-director and subject Elad Cohen explores the meaning and experience of family. Growing up deaf and gay in a family of hearing people, Cohen never felt at home and always felt alone. That feeling of estrangement was exacerbated during his adolescence by the sudden death of his mother and the subsequent rift with his father as the family scattered in different directions. Cohen creates a sense of family with a small group of friends, including his best friend, Yaeli, a deaf woman. While he wants a child and a life partner, he fears that he won’t find the right man in the small deaf community in his “sweet little country.” Sharing a desire with Yaeli to be parents, the new “couple” decide to have a child in a shared parenting arrangement.
Who directed The Sign for Love?
The Sign for Love was directed by Elad Cohen, Iris Ben Moshe.
How long is The Sign for Love?
The Sign for Love has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Sign for Love?
The Sign for Love is a Documentary, Documentary film.
Where was The Sign for Love produced?
The Sign for Love was produced in Israel.