Topic: Blindness

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Anne Bancroft · Patty Duke · Andrew Prine · Inga Swenson

Synopsis The Miracle Worker (1962) follows the journey of a young girl named Helen Keller, who has been blind, deaf, and mute since infancy. Her family, desperate to help her, faces the threat of her being sent to an institution due...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Fini Straubinger

Synopsis Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) delves into the life of Fini Straubinger, an elderly woman who has lived with deafness and blindness since her teenage years. The documentary explores her dedicated efforts to support and advocate for others who...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Björk · Catherine Deneuve · David Morse · Peter Stormare

Synopsis Dancer in the Dark (2000) follows the journey of Selma (Björk), a Czech immigrant residing in 1964 Washington State alongside her 12-year-old son, Gene (Vladan Kostic). Struggling with progressive blindness, Selma dedicates her days to working in a factory and...

Direction Majid Majidi

Cast Hossein Mahjoub · Salime Feizi · Mohsen Ramezani · Farahnaz Safari

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Al Pacino · Chris O'Donnell · Gabrielle Anwar · James Rebhorn

Synopsis Scent of a Woman (1992) follows Charlie Simms, a diligent scholarship student at a prestigious prep school, who takes on a job to care for blind, retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade during the Thanksgiving break. Simms, known for his quiet...

Direction Cristiano Bortone

Cast Paolo Sassanelli · Luca Capriotti · Marco Cocci · Simone Colombari

Synopsis Red Like the Sky (2006) is a poignant tale inspired by the real-life journey of Mirco Mencacci, a remarkably talented Italian sound editor who, despite being blind, has made a significant mark in the industry. Set in a quaint Tuscan...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Alan Arkin · Richard Crenna · Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Synopsis Wait Until Dark (1967) follows the story of Susie, a recently blinded woman, who becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception. After her husband, Sam, agrees to hold onto a doll for a young woman on an airplane, the...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Gary Cooper · Maria Schell · Karl Malden · Ben Piazza

Synopsis The Hanging Tree (1959) follows the story of a enigmatic frontier physician, Joe Frail, portrayed by Gary Cooper. When a visually impaired and unwell Swiss woman, Elizabeth Mahler, is entrusted to his care, Frail not only tends to her medical...

Direction Guy Green

Cast Elizabeth Hartman · Sidney Poitier · Shelley Winters · Wallace Ford

Synopsis A Patch of Blue (1965) tells the story of a young woman named Selina, who is blind and has been isolated from the world, living with her mother who works as a prostitute. Selina's life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Takuya Kimura · Rei Dan · Takashi Sasano · Nenji Kobayashi

Synopsis Love and Honor (2006) follows Shinnojo, a humble samurai, and his devoted wife Kayo, who face a sudden turn of events when Shinnojo falls ill after tasting contaminated sashimi. The illness leaves him blind, and his family questions Kayo about...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Tadanobu Asano · Michiyo Oguso · Yui Natsukawa

Synopsis The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003) follows the journey of a blind masseur and gambler, who conceals a formidable secret. Beneath his unassuming exterior lies an extraordinary talent for swordsmanship, characterized by his astonishing speed and unparalleled accuracy. As he ventures...

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Agostina Belli · Alessandro Momo · Moira Orfei

Synopsis Sweet Smell of Woman (1974) follows the journey of an army cadet who is tasked with escorting a gruff, blind captain named Fausto on a week-long adventure from Turin to Naples. Fausto, a man who refuses sympathy and tolerates no...

Direction Mark Cousins

Cast Mark Cousins

Synopsis The Story of Looking (2021) follows filmmaker Mark Cousins as he prepares for a surgical procedure to regain his sight. Throughout the documentary, Cousins delves into the significance of visual experiences in shaping our personal and collective identities. This deeply...

Direction Song Il-gon

Cast So Ji-Sub · Han Hyo-joo · Kang Shin-il · Park Chul-min

Synopsis Always (2011) is a heartfelt romantic drama that revolves around the lives of two individuals, Chul-min, a former boxer, and Jung-hwa, a visually impaired telemarketer. Their paths cross, leading to a deep and meaningful connection that transforms both of their...

Direction Tom Tykwer

Cast Melchior Beslon · Natalie Portman

Synopsis True (S) (2004) begins with a jarring phone call that disrupts Tomas, a blind man, as he sits at his computer. The voice on the other end is his girlfriend, Francine, who abruptly announces their relationship is over. As the...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Jamie Foxx · Kerry Washington · Regina King · Clifton Powell

Synopsis Ray (2004) chronicles the extraordinary journey of legendary musician Ray Charles. The film delves into his early years in Georgia, where he lost his sight at just seven years old, and follows his path through the segregated South as he...

Direction Daniel Ribeiro

Cast Ghilherme Lobo · Fabio Audi · Tess Amorim · Selma Egrei

Synopsis The Way He Looks (2014) follows the journey of Leonardo, a visually impaired teenager yearning for autonomy. His daily routine and his close bond with his best friend, Giovana, undergo a significant transformation when Gabriel enters his life. This heartwarming...

Direction Daniel Ribeiro

Cast Ghilherme Lobo · Tess Amorim · Fabio Audi · Júlio Machado

Synopsis I Don't Want to Go Back Alone (S) (2010) follows the story of Leonardo, a 15-year-old blind teenager whose life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a new student at his school. As Leonardo navigates his newfound feelings...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Michèle Morgan · Line Noro · Rosine Luguet

Synopsis Pastoral Symphony (1946) tells the story of a clergyman who, while providing refuge to a visually impaired young woman, finds himself drawn to her. However, his growing affection for her is complicated by the fact that he is already bound...

Direction Johan van der Keuken