AroView: A remarkable, intimate Spanish drama about a deaf woman’s anxious experience conceiving and raising a child in a world that is already challenging enough to negotiate, even with the help of her well-meaning hearing husband.

An absolute natural in front of the camera, lead actress Miriam Garlo is the sister of the Goya-winning film-maker, Eve Libertad, who make for a potent combination of legitimate experience and formal precision. It’s a gentle heartbreaker that profoundly privileges the viewer to walk in the shoes of someone for whom nothing is taken for granted. ★★★★★ (Spanish title: Sorda)

“A moving exploration of the difficulties of new motherhood, a moment full of anxiety and pain as much as joy for some people. The performances are beautifully nuanced throughout.” ~Leslie Felperin, The Guardian

“Authentically explores the challenges faced by deaf individuals in a hearing world.” ~Jonathan Holland, Screen Daily