Film Lens
Listen is a documentary directed by Makihara Eri and choreographed by Dakei, featuring deaf individuals who express music visually without the use of audio. The film includes a diverse cast of ordinary deaf people, many of whom have no prior acting experience, showcasing their physical interpretations of music through dance. The absence of musical instruments or voices emphasizes the visual representation of sound.
One notable segment features an aging man who uses multiple sign language poems to convey the four seasons. Another segment includes a girl who expresses the sensation of wind through her movements amidst rustling trees. The film runs for 58 minutes and focuses on the unique perspectives of the deaf community in the performing arts.
Why Watch
- •See how deaf performers express music visually.
- •Meet diverse individuals from the deaf community.
- •Find out how sign language conveys seasonal changes.
Did You Know
•The film runs for 58 minutes.
•An aging man uses sign language poems to depict all four seasons.
•The documentary features ordinary deaf people with zero acting experience.
•The film was directed by Makihara Eri and choreographed by Dakei.
Perfect For
Deaf culture enthusiastsDance performance loversVisual art fans