
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.
- Year2025
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageSwiss German, German Sign Language
- CountrySwitzerland
- GenreDrame, True Story
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningContent warning: This programme contains themes of mild emotional distress
- DirectorStanko Pavlica
- ScreenwriterJoel De Giovanni & Stanko Pavlica
- ProducerSarah Guidi
- CastJwan Mohamad & Seham Jouaneh
- CinematographerJoel De Giovanni
- Sound DesignSven Friedli
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.
- Year2025
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageSwiss German, German Sign Language
- CountrySwitzerland
- GenreDrame, True Story
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningContent warning: This programme contains themes of mild emotional distress
- DirectorStanko Pavlica
- ScreenwriterJoel De Giovanni & Stanko Pavlica
- ProducerSarah Guidi
- CastJwan Mohamad & Seham Jouaneh
- CinematographerJoel De Giovanni
- Sound DesignSven Friedli

