Topic: Down Syndrome

Direction Chris Dowling

Cast Danica McKellar · Kerr Smith · William Zabka · Kristoffer Polaha

Synopsis Where Hope Grows (2014) follows the transformative journey of a former professional athlete whose life has spiraled into self-destruction. His path crosses with a grocery store clerk who has Down syndrome, leading to an unexpected friendship. Through this bond, the...

Direction José Manuel Campos

Direction José María Martín Sarmiento

Cast Borja Gonzalez Carpintero · Norberto Morán

Synopsis Viene una chica (2012) introduces us to Tino, a unique teenager with Down syndrome. His life is centered around his college friends and his sister's band. Throughout a series of amusing escapades focused on love and minor concerns, Tino discovers...

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 Luca Tornatore

Cast Antonio Zavatteri · Gabriele Di Bello · Paolo Graziosi · Roberta De Santis

Synopsis Upside Down (2021) follows the inspiring journey of a young man living with Down Syndrome. The narrative delves into his relentless pursuit of a typical existence, highlighting his determination and resilience. The film also showcases his rigorous training regimen as...

Direction Duane Graves

Cast Rene Moreno · Bo Rouck

Synopsis Up Syndrome (2000) follows the journey of Duane Graves, a University of Texas student, as he documents the life of his vibrant childhood friend, Rene Moreno. Born and raised in San Antonio, Rene lives with Down Syndrome. This engaging and...

Direction Donald Leow

Cast Stacey Bradshaw · Ben Davies · Amber House · Blakely Bunnell

Synopsis Touched by Grace (2014) follows the heartwarming journey of a well-liked young woman who forms an unlikely bond with a stunning girl who has Down syndrome. The narrative explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and the transformative power of human connection.

Direction Damien Odoul

Cast Theo Kermel · Pierre Meunier · Ayumi Roux · Louise Morin

Synopsis Theo and the Metamorphosis (2021) follows the journey of Théo, a young man with Down’s syndrome, who resides in isolation with his photographer father in a secluded forest home. Their daily routine is marked by a quiet companionship, with Théo...

Direction Giles Daoust

Cast Pascal Duquenne · Maximilien Jouret-Maron · Henri Luyckx · Françoise Mignon

Synopsis The Room (2006) follows Alex, a trisomic individual confined to a wheelchair following an enigmatic fall down the stairs. His life is marred by the traumatic influence of his parents: Max, a once-aspiring composer now consumed by madness and violence,...

Direction Juan Arce · Francisco Gallo

Cast Monica Arce · Elsy Jimenez Falcon · Gerardo Oñate

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 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 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 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 Emile Schlesser

Cast Maria-Victoria Dragus · Nico Randel · Jannik Schümann · Charlotte Woolfe

Synopsis Superhero (S) (2020) follows the inspiring journey of Max, a young individual with Down syndrome who adopts a superhero persona to find the bravery needed to confess his long-held feelings to a childhood friend. Through this alter ego, Max navigates...

Direction Jordan Hogg

Cast Sarah Gordy · Pooky Quesnel · Leon Harrop · Dylan Brady

Synopsis Ralph & Katie (TV Series) (2022) is a heartwarming spin-off that delves into the first year of marriage for beloved characters from the acclaimed series The A Word (2016). The narrative centers around Ralph and Katie, a young couple navigating...

Direction Ilana Trachtman

Cast Lior Liebling

Synopsis Praying with Lior (2008) explores the profound question of whether an individual with Down syndrome can possess extraordinary spiritual insight. The film delves into the life of Lior, who is seen by some as exceptionally connected to the divine, according...

Direction Juan Osorio

Cast Daniel Arenas · Paty Díaz · Wendy González · Ricardo Kleinbaum

Direction Linda Niccol

Cast Libby Hunsdale · Seb Hunter · Ari Boyland · Kali Kopae

Synopsis Poppy (2021) follows the journey of a determined young woman with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a motor mechanic. Her path is initially hindered by her overprotective brother, who has taken over the family workshop after their father's passing....

Direction Peter Beard · Bruce Fletcher

Synopsis Otto Baxter: Not a Fucking Horror Story (2023) chronicles the inspiring journey of Otto Baxter, a man with Down Syndrome, as he navigates a transformative year under the watchful eyes of his close friends Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard. The...