It Fell on Deaf Ears

November. 07,2016      
Rating:
5.5
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Because Quebec Sign Language cannot be captured on paper, videography has revealed itself to be the best way to represent this visual language. The first ‘comic strip’ in sign language, the film depicts snatches of conversations between various deaf and hearing protagonists. A visit to a silent world, where the hearing impaired ask us to listen to them.

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Reviews

ChicDragon
2016/11/07

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

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Edison Witt
2016/11/08

The first must-see film of the year.

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Hattie
2016/11/09

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

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Bob
2016/11/10

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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