Topic: Disability

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 Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Brenda Fricker · Ray McAnally · Fiona Shaw

Synopsis My Left Foot (1989) is a poignant tale set in the heart of Dublin, chronicling the life of Christy Brown (1932-1981), an Irishman born with cerebral palsy. Christy's unique condition allowed him to control only his left foot, a challenge...

Direction Ignacio Ferreras

Synopsis Wrinkles (2011) explores the bond between Emilio and Miguel, two elderly men residing in a nursing home. Newcomer Emilio, who is in the initial phases of Alzheimer's, receives assistance from Miguel and their peers to steer clear of the dreaded...

Direction Aamir Khan

Cast Darsheel Safary · Aamir Khan · Tanay Chheda · Tisca Chopra

Synopsis Like Stars on Earth (2007) follows the journey of Ishaan Awasthi, an eight-year-old boy who perceives the world through a unique lens, finding joy in colors, animals, and simple pleasures that adults often overlook. His fascination with these elements leads...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Emily Watson · Stellan Skarsgard · Katrin Cartlidge · Jean-Marc Barr

Synopsis Breaking the Waves (1996) is a profound drama set in a stifled, deeply religious community in the remote north of Scotland. The narrative revolves around Bess McNeil, a naive young woman who encounters and falls deeply in love with Jan,...

Direction Dong-Hwa Han

Cast Park In-hwan · Song Kang · Jung Hae-kyun · Jo Bok-rae

Synopsis Navillera (TV Series) (2021) follows the inspiring journey of Shim Deok Chul, a 70-year-old man who discovers a new passion for ballet. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Lee Chae Rok, a 23-year-old dancer who is navigating...

Direction Lee Chang-Dong

Cast Sul Kyoung-gu · Moon So-ri · Ahn Nae-sang · Ryoo Seung-Wan

Synopsis Oasis (2002) follows the challenging love story between a man recently freed from prison after serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter and a woman living with cerebral palsy. Their journey is marked by the complexities of their individual struggles...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Russell Crowe · Jennifer Connelly · Ed Harris · Paul Bettany

Synopsis A Beautiful Mind (2001) follows the extraordinary journey of John Forbes Nash (Russell Crowe), a prodigious mathematics student who arrives at Princeton in 1947, driven by an obsession to uncover a groundbreaking mathematical concept. Initially perceived as an eccentric outsider,...

Direction Eliseo Subiela

Cast Hugo Soto · Lorenzo Quinteros · Inés Vernengo · Rubens Correa

Synopsis Man Facing Southeast (1986) follows the arrival of an enigmatic patient in a psychiatric facility. This individual asserts that he originates from an extraterrestrial world, sent to observe and understand human conduct. Despite his gentle demeanor, he offers sharp critiques...

Direction Chema Rodríguez

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 Scott Hicks

Cast Geoffrey Rush · Armin Mueller-Stahl · John Gielgud · Noah Taylor

Synopsis Shine (1996) is a poignant film inspired by the real-life journey of Australian pianist David Helfgott. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing David's formative years as a child prodigy. His father, haunted by the horrors of his...

Direction Susanne Bier

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Sonja Richter · Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Paprika Steen

Synopsis Open Hearts (2002) is a poignant Dogme film that delves into the complexities of love and loss. The narrative unfolds around a couple deeply in love and planning their future together. Their world is abruptly shattered when the man suffers...

Direction Shin Woo Park

Cast Kim Soo-hyun · Seo Ye-ji · Oh Jung-se · Kyu-Young Park

Synopsis It's Okay to Not Be Okay (TV Series) (2020) is a 16-episode South Korean television series that delves into the lives of two individuals from contrasting backgrounds. The narrative revolves around a man who works in a psychiatric ward, providing...

Direction Julian Schnabel

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Emmanuelle Seigner · Marie-Josée Croze · Anne Consigny

Synopsis The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) follows the extraordinary journey of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a vibrant and accomplished editor-in-chief of French Elle, whose life took an abrupt turn at the age of 43. In December 1995, a catastrophic stroke left...

Direction Jane Campion

Cast Holly Hunter · Anna Paquin · Harvey Keitel · Sam Neill

Synopsis The Piano (1993) is a period drama set in the year 1851, where a mute Scottish woman, played by Holly Hunter, journeys to colonial New Zealand for a prearranged marriage. She brings along her clever young daughter, portrayed by Anna...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Kirk Douglas · Anthony Quinn · James Donald · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Lust for Life (1956) is a cinematic portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh's life, drawn from the acclaimed novel by Irving Stone and the letters exchanged between Vincent and his brother Theo. Kirk Douglas delivers a powerful performance as the troubled...

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 Jessie Nelson

Cast Sean Penn · Michelle Pfeiffer · Laura Dern · Dianne Wiest

Synopsis I Am Sam (2001) follows the journey of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a man with developmental disabilities who has been the sole caregiver for his daughter, Lucy, for her entire seven years. Sam creates a joyful and nurturing home for...