Film Lens
The documentary focuses on the lives of couples with disabilities living in a group home in northern Germany. It shows the relationship of Tecla Schuneman and Lars, who have been engaged for 20 years and live in a facility that supports their intimacy and personal choices. The film emphasizes that love and closeness are fundamental human desires, regardless of disabilities, and presents how the Lebenshelfer organization respects the love lives of its residents.
Through the experiences of various residents, including Constantine, who expresses a desire for companionship, the film illustrates the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in finding relationships. It also touches on societal perceptions of their capabilities, as seen in Zabina's reflections on motherhood. The documentary presents a nuanced view of intimacy, love, and the right to personal relationships in the context of intellectual disabilities.
Why Watch
- •Meet Tecla and Lars, a couple engaged for two decades.
- •Find out how a group home supports intimate relationships.
- •See how residents express their desires for companionship.
Did You Know
•Tecla and Lars have been engaged for 20 years.
•The group home has 106 residents with cognitive impairments.
•Constantine was hit by a car at age ten, resulting in his disability.
Perfect For
Disability rights advocatesCouples seeking inspirationIndividuals interested in intimacy