Topic: Down Syndrome

Direction Travis Fine

Cast Alan Cumming · Garret Dillahunt · Isaac Leyva · Frances Fisher

Synopsis Any Day Now (2012) is set in the late 1970s and revolves around a mentally challenged teenager who is left to fend for himself. A compassionate gay couple steps in to provide him with a loving home and the family...

Direction Marcos Carnevale

Cast Norma Aleandro · Luis Luque · Leonor Manso · Peto Menahem

Synopsis Anita (2009) is a poignant cinematic offering from director Marcos Carnevale, following his acclaimed works "Elsa & Fred" and "Touch the Sky." This film delves into the life of Anita, a young woman with Down syndrome who resides with her...

Direction Bernardo Moll Otto

Direction Jaco Van Dormael

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Pascal Duquenne · Miou-Miou · Sabrina Leurquin

Synopsis The Eighth Day (1996) explores the unlikely bond that forms between two individuals who cross paths unexpectedly. Harry, portrayed by Daniel Auteuil, is a divorced businessman grappling with feelings of isolation from his children. His life takes an unexpected turn...

Direction Maite Alberdi

Cast Ana María Rodriguez · Ricardo Urzúa · Andrés Martínez · Rita Guzmán

Synopsis The Grown-Ups (2016) follows the lives of Anita, Rita, Ricardo, and Andrés, who have been part of a specialized school for individuals with Down syndrome for four decades. Now, surpassing 45 years of age, they find themselves yearning for more...

Direction Javier Fesser

Cast Javier Gutiérrez · Jesús Vidal · Daniel Freire · Athenea Mata

Synopsis Champions (2018) follows the journey of a former Spanish basketball league coach who, after a series of personal setbacks, is given a unique opportunity to turn his life around. He is assigned to train a team of players who each...

Direction Matías Venables

Cast Amparo Noguera · Claudia Di Girolamo · Sergio Hernández · Mario Horton

Synopsis Chromosome 21 (TV Series) (2022) is an 8-episode television series that delves into a complex mystery. The narrative begins when law enforcement officers uncover a man with Down syndrome concealed at a crime scene. The ensuing investigation seeks to clarify...

Direction Jean-Marc Vallée

Cast Vanessa Paradis · Kevin Parent · Hélène Florent · Evelyne Brochu

Synopsis Café de Flore (2011) is a cinematic exploration of love that transcends temporal and geographical boundaries, weaving together the lives of two individuals in a profound and enigmatic manner. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Paris and contemporary Montreal, the...

Direction Álvaro Pastor · Antonio Naharro

Cast Lola Dueñas · Pablo Pineda · Isabel García Lorca · Pedro Álvarez-Ossorio

Synopsis Me Too (2009) follows the inspiring journey of Daniel, a 34-year-old resident of Seville who made history as the first European man with Down syndrome to graduate from university. As he embarks on his professional career within the public sector,...

Direction Tyler Nilson · Mike Schwartz

Cast Zack Gottsagen · Shia LaBeouf · Dakota Johnson · John Hawkes

Synopsis The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) follows the inspiring journey of Zak, a young man with Down syndrome who escapes from his nursing home to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and enrolling in a wrestling school. Fate intervenes...

Direction Anne Zohra Berrached

Cast Julia Jentsch · Bjarne Mädel · Johanna Gastdorf · Emilia Pieske

Synopsis 24 Weeks (2016) revolves around a pregnant woman who, at the 24-week mark, receives devastating news: her unborn child will have Down syndrome and a severe heart condition. The film delves into the ethical and emotional turmoil the couple experiences...

Direction Chelo Loureiro

Synopsis Valentina (2021) follows the inspiring journey of a young woman who is tired of the limitations imposed by her Down's syndrome. She firmly believes that her condition is a barrier to achieving her ultimate dream of becoming a trapeze artist....

Direction Francisco Josè Fernandez

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Chiara de Bonis · Giuliana de Sio · Riccardo Garrone

Synopsis I Love You Eugenio (2002) follows the heartfelt journey of Eugenio, an adult with Down's syndrome, as he reconnects with a woman from his past. This poignant film explores the complexities of love and rejection, as Eugenio navigates his feelings...

Direction Xavier Bermúdez

Cast Marta Larralde · Guillem Jiménez · Gary Piquer · Jaime Vázquez

Synopsis León and Olvido (2004) follows the lives of twin siblings, León and Olvido, who are left to fend for themselves after being orphaned. León, who has Down’s syndrome, and Olvido, who had to leave school to support them both, face...

Direction Marcelo Galvão

Cast Ariel Goldenberg · Rita Pokk · Breno Viola · Lima Duarte

Synopsis Buddies (2012) is a heartwarming journey film that illuminates the beauty of everyday moments through the lens of three young individuals with Down syndrome who share a deep love for cinema and work at the video library of their lifelong...

Direction Javier Fesser

Cast Elisa Hipólito · Sergio Olmo · Brianeitor · Juan Margallo

Synopsis Campeonex (2023) follows a group of former basketball stars who inadvertently find themselves in the realm of athletics, guided by an inexperienced coach. As they navigate the rigorous demands of their new sport and the coach's peculiar knack for attracting...

Direction Gabriel Le Bomin

Cast Lambert Wilson · Isabelle Carré · Olivier Gourmet · Catherine Mouchet

Synopsis De Gaulle (2020) unfolds in Paris during the tumultuous month of June 1940, as the de Gaulle family faces the dire circumstances of France's military and political downfall. Charles de Gaulle embarks on a journey to London, leaving behind his...

Direction Stefano Cipani

Cast Alessandro Gassman · Isabella Ragonese · Rossy de Palma · Francesco Gheghi

Direction Mick Jackson

Cast Dermot Mulroney · Gretchen Mol · Emily Watson · Krystal Hope Nausbaum

Synopsis The Memory Keeper's Daughter (TV) (2008) explores the emotional journey of a family torn apart by a life-altering decision. When a doctor's wife gives birth to twins, one of whom is born with Down syndrome, the physician grapples with a...

Direction Bobby Farrelly

Cast Woody Harrelson · Ernie Hudson · Cheech Marin · Matt Cook

Synopsis Champions (2023) follows the inspiring journey of a unique basketball team as they prepare for and compete in the Special Olympics. The narrative revolves around the team's coach, Marcus, who, despite his flaws, is deeply committed to his players. Through...