In the Land of the Deaf (1992): Cast
In the Land of the Deaf is a 1992 documentary directed by Nicolas Philibert, starring Jean-Claude Poulain as sign language teacher, Betty and Anh Tuan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Nicolas Philibert
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Land of the Deaf About?
The premise of In the Land of the Deaf without spoilers.
Venturing into the “Land of the Deafs” reveals a striking choreography of sign language, a centuries‑old system as precise and nuanced as speech. The film follows Jean‑Claude, Jeanine, Eric, Cyril, Alain, Juliette, Guy, Aurélien and René—six profoundly deaf individuals who dream, think and converse in signs, offering viewers a glimpse into a world where sight and touch dominate perception.
In the Land of the Deaf Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- wedding
- teacher
- sign language
- physical disability
- minister
- groom
- deaf woman
- deaf man
- deaf girl
- deaf boy
- class
- classroom
+3 more Show fewer
- bride
- apartment hunting
- deafness
In the Land of the Deaf Cast & Characters
Jean-Claude Poulain leads the cast as sign language teacher, with Betty and Anh Tuan as Enfant. Directed by Nicolas Philibert; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nicolas Philibert
- Jean-Claude Poulain as sign language teacher
- Betty
- Anh Tuan as Enfant
- Karen
Also Starring in In the Land of the Deaf
· 8 more- Odile Ghermani professor
- Babette Deboissy educator
- Denis Azra school principal
- Abou Bakar
- Florent
- Frédéric
- Jalal
- Tomo
More from Nicolas Philibert
More films directed by Nicolas Philibert, best-rated first: To Be and to Have, On the Adamant, Nénette and La Maison de la Radio.
In the Land of the Deaf Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Nel paese dei sordi” and “들리지 않는 땅”.
- Also known as
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- Nel paese dei sordi
- 들리지 않는 땅
- 无声国度
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In the Land of the Deaf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Land of the Deaf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was In the Land of the Deaf released?
In the Land of the Deaf was released on November 25, 1992.
Who directed In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf was directed by Nicolas Philibert.
More films by Nicolas Philibert Who is in the cast of In the Land of the Deaf?
In the Land of the Deaf stars Jean-Claude Poulain as sign language teacher, Betty and Anh Tuan as Enfant, among 12 credited actors.
Does In the Land of the Deaf have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Land of the Deaf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is In the Land of the Deaf in?
The original language of In the Land of the Deaf is French.
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