DMDB NEWS – Since the creation of Rai Fiction in 1997 and Rai Cinema in 2000, RAI has produced hundreds of television series, TV movies, and feature films. However, for much of this period, authentic representation of Deaf people has been largely absent. For decades, deaf characters have been portrayed primarily by hearing actors rather […]
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – BY ETAN VLESSING The ‘Feel My Voice’ actor plays a father to a shy teen with a gift for singing in the Netflix drama, a remake of the French film from which ‘CODA’ was adapted and which features authentic deaf characters. Being seen and heard is important for Insolera, as he […]
DMDb NEWS – Netflix and Sign Language: A Look at Key Projects April 3, 2026 Netflix has increasingly showcased content that highlights Deaf culture, sign language, and authentic representation by Deaf actors. From real‑life stories to scripted drama, these projects offer visibility and nuance rarely seen on global streaming platforms. 📺 Black Summer (2019) […]
NETFLIX – Today Netflix released the trailer of Feel My Voice, the film that marks the debut of …Read more at https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-trailer-of-feel-my-voice-the-new-film-starring-sarah-toscano-and-serena
DMDB NEWS – Feel My Voice: Netflix’s New Film Featuring a Prominent Deaf Cast – Plot and Release date Netflix’s upcoming film Feel My Voice stands out for its strong Deaf representation, featuring Deaf actors Emilio Insolera, Carola Insolera and Antonio Iorillo in key roles. The film also marks the acting debut of rising Italian […]
THE GUARDIAN – Reunion review – this excellent British Sign Language thriller is an absolute revelation The performances – including that of Rose Ayling-Ellis – are outstanding, while the way it switches between spoken and signed language is utterly seamless…Read more at https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/apr/07/reunion-review-this-excellent-british-sign-language-thriller-is-an-absolute-revelation
CATALAN NEWS – The Catalan production ‘Sorda’, directed by Eva Libertad, has won two awards at the prestigious Berlinale International Film Festival this weekend. ‘Sorda’, or ‘Deaf’ in English, won the Audience Award in the Panorama section as well as the top prize given by the International Confederation of Art and Essay Cinemas (CICAE, as it’s known as for […]
UKRANIAN WORLD CONGRESS – The Congress of Ukrainians of Estonia (CUE) is urging the organizers of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to scratch the Russian film “Deaf Lovers” off its screening…Read more at https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/ukrainians-in-estonia-want-russian-film-deaf-lovers-pulled-from-film-festival/
PEOPLE – On Sunday, the 53-year-old star won best supporting actor at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards for his performance in CODA. He beat out Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), Jared Leto (House of Gucci), J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog). “I can’t believe it that this […]
CNN — As a seemingly gruff, disarmingly loving deaf fisherman, Troy Kotsur nearly runs away with the coming-of-age film “CODA.” And with his latest nomination for his performance – this one from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards – he’s made history. Kotsur, who Wednesday morning was nominated for best supporting actor at the SAG […]