20 Jan 2023
Elsa
A Deafblind fencer and author competes in all arenas just for the right to be seen.
Talking Hands
Spring is coming. Deaf-mute girl and boy feel the warmth of the sun on their faces, the air is flooded with light. The world of these young people lacks sound and their language is different, but they are happy about spring and each other.
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