Diverse Disability (2023)
Overview
"Diverse Disability" is a fictional short film that takes us into the lives of various deaf and blind characters, facing various challenges in a world that often excludes them. Set in Guatemala, the film addresses sensitive issues such as sexuality, work, health and the lack of empathy towards people with disabilities. As the stories intertwine, the short film highlights the importance of empathy, inclusion, and mindset change in Guatemalan society. The narrative highlights how ignorance and lack of understanding can affect the participation of people with disabilities in the social and productive life of the country. Through these moving stories, "Disapacidad Diversa" seeks to raise awareness and promote a positive change in the perception and treatment of the diverse disability community in Guatemala.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $5,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 1.739 |
Directed By
gaby castillo
Crew
Byron Blanco
gaby castillo
Alejandro Miranda
Byron Blanco
Rodrigo García Chapetón
Ellioth Roche
Rodrigo García Chapetón
Kevin Vásquez Umaña
TOP CAST
andrea brahner
Isabel
Frida Chávez
Marlene
Ana corado
Paciente 4
Natalia Durán
Marcela
Karla María Gómez
Paciente 2
Josdany
Rubén
Antonio López
Doctor
Víctor Marroquín
Jaime
Álvaro Molina
Guardia de seguridad
Nancy Porón
Novia
Jenifer Pérez
Valeria
Marisol Rodríguez
Enfermera
Pablo Ruano
Paciente 1
Alex Urrea
Conductor
María José Álvarado
Paciente 3
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