Celestino has communication problems because of his incomprehensible native dialect. When he falls madly in love with a deaf girl called Rosetta, he learns sign language and pretends to be deaf as well in order to court her.
Director: Antonello De Leo. AKA Wordless
Stars: Rocco Papaleo, Rosa Masciopinto, Luca Amorosino, Fabio Camilli, Kadour Naimi.
1997 Academy Awards – Nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film, Live Action.
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Note: English subtitles courtesy of my friend and frequent rarefilmm collaborator Steve N., big thanks to him for taking the time to translate this charming little film.
Wholesome describes this short perfectly!
Can I request it softsubbed?