The Story
Angela (Miriam Garlo) is deaf, Hector (Alvaro Cervantes) is hearing. They form a fulfilled and happy couple despite their differences. But the birth of their first child worries Angela: will she be able to create a bond with her daughter? How to learn to be a mother in a world that so often forgets to include those who do not hear?
Our Opinion
In Spanish, “Sorda” means “Deaf”. A title far from being innocent, since Eva Libertad Garcia literally adopts this point of view, even going as far as subtitling certain noises in the original version to put us in the shoes of a woman living with this handicap. The staging follows this logic, mainly relying on sign language to display its message.
The precise editing highlights this communication while also capturing the feelings of the protagonist, played by the filmmaker’s sister. The film goes beyond the didactic aspect that calls for awareness by asking the right questions, such as the perception of loved ones, the husband’s position, and the arrival of the baby. Hearing the cries, responding to his needs while managing daily life… many fears – including that the newborn may also be born deaf – expertly raised in this sensory drama.
DRAMA (Spain, 1 hr 40 min). By Eva Libertad Garcia with Miriam Garlo, Alvaro Cervantes, Elena Irureta. Our rating: 3/5.
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