Sorda / Deaf (2025)
Wednesday 4th February • 10.30am • 100 mins • 12A • Spanish with English subtitles • £5 per pupil
Angela’s deafness raises concerns during her pregnancy regarding connecting with her daughter. Post-delivery, partner Héctor supports her as she learns to mother in a society lacking adequate accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
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Themes: family, deafness, disability, motherhood
Subjects: Spanish, Media Studies, Film and Screen Education, PSE, Global Citizenship
Curriculum for Excellence: MLAN-01a, MLAN-05a, MLAN-09a, MLAN-10a, SOC-06a, EXA-07a, LIT-01a, LIT-04a, LIT-07a, LIT-09a, LIT-11a, ENG-17a, ENG-19a, HWB-12a, all Film and Screen Education E’s and O’s
Sustainable Development Goals: 10
UNCRC Articles: 2, 8, 23, 30
Content notes
Contains infrequent strong language and upsetting scenes, including a complicated childbirth scene. For further details, please refer to the BBFC website.
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