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Deaffest 2026 - Festival Screening

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Available March 31, 2026 11:15 PM UTC
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Growing up in silence, a 14-year-old deaf refugee has never known school, writing, or spoken language. In Switzerland, an interpreter discovers him and opens the door to a language school in Zurich. There, he encounters sign language for the very first time – unlocking communication, identity, and a sense of belonging. Based on a true story, Language is Life is a powerful testimony to how language can restore not only words, but an entire life.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    Swiss German, German Sign Language
  • Country
    Switzerland
  • Genre
    Drame, True Story
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Content Warning
    Content warning: This programme contains themes of mild emotional distress
  • Director
    Stanko Pavlica
  • Screenwriter
    Joel De Giovanni & Stanko Pavlica
  • Producer
    Sarah Guidi
  • Cast
    Jwan Mohamad & Seham Jouaneh
  • Cinematographer
    Joel De Giovanni
  • Sound Design
    Sven Friedli
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