In the Land of the Deaf
At a glance
In the Land of the Deaf is a French documentary created and produced by Nicolas Philibert in 1992. It runs 99 minutes and presents French Sign Language and French, with English subtitles and closed captions. The film follows people discussing their feelings about life while living with hearing problems. Philibert’s approach uses sparse dialogue and avoids a sentimental or manipulative presentation, leaving room for the subjects to express themselves. The listed production company is Les Films d’ici. Its country is France, and its production credits also name the British Broadcasting Corporation, Canal+, Fondation de France and Arte France. For viewers exploring documentary portrayals of deaf people, the language and caption details are especially useful in considering access and viewing context.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in deaf people’s perspectives, French Sign Language, or Nicolas Philibert’s documentary work. The English subtitles and closed captions may help English-speaking viewers follow it.
What is good
- Presents French Sign Language and French
- Includes English subtitles and closed captions
- 99-minute runtime
- Created and produced by Nicolas Philibert
What to know first
- No streaming service is listed
Verdict
In the Land of the Deaf gives its subjects space to communicate through a sparse-dialogue approach. Its French and French Sign Language presentation, together with English subtitles and closed captions, is a key detail for prospective viewers.
Details
- Year
- 1992wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 99 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Nicolas Philibertwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0107796wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q3225357· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Land_of_the_Deaf· checked 2 Oct 2026