Netflix and Sign Language: A Look at Key Projects by DMDb – 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. 🎓 Deaf U (2020) […]
No Words Needed: the new Netflix film with Sarah Toscano – plot and release date Everything about the new feature film that will mark the acting debut of the young Italian pop star. One of the young protagonists of the Italian music scene is about to make her debut in the world of acting as […]
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 […]