Synopsis

Ángela, a deaf woman, is expecting a child with her hearing partner, Héctor. The baby’s arrival disrupts their relationship, forcing
Ángela to face the challenges of raising her daughter in a world not made for her.

Deaf is 1 hour 49 minutes long and is in Spanish, English and Spanish Sign Language with English subtitles. This film is not rated.

Note: Photos and synopsis courtesy of Latido, US Distributor for Deaf.

Trailer

Reviews

“…a moving exploration of the difficulties of new motherhood, a moment full of anxiety and pain as much as joy for some people.”
Deaf review – cinema as empathy machine as a deaf mother struggles with parenting issues — The Guardian, Leslie Felperin

“The film authentically explores the challenges faced by deaf individuals in a hearing world without ever feeling patronising or preachy.” ‘Deaf’ review: A new baby poses challenges for her hearing-impaired mother in Spanish debut — ScreenDaily, Jonathan Holland

“Deaf gracefully moves beyond trying to convey the experience of deafness to an abled audience and instead dives into the central couple’s conflicts about how to relate to their newborn child and the world in different ways.” Review: Deaf — cineuropa, Olivia Popp.

Awards & Festivals

2025 Berlin International Film Festival

• Winner — Panorama Audience Award, Feature Film — Eva Libertad
• Winner — C.I.C.A.E Award, Panorama — Eval Libertad

2025 Guadalajara International Film Festival

• Winner — Best Director — Eva Libertad

2025 Seattle International Film Festival

• Winner — Ibero American Competition — Eva Libertad