Join us for a free screening of Sorda (Deaf), screening as part of the Festival of Europe Scotland 2026 (7-17 May). This is a free screening, but donations are welcome to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street's Mercat Cross community meals. You can donate at the checkout or on the night - no donation necessary.
Sorda (Deaf) (2025, directed by Eva Libertad) | Ages 12+ | 99 minutes
Deaf ceramist Ángela (Miriam Garlo) and her hearing partner Héctor (Álvaro Cervantes) live harmoniously as an inter-abled couple – but with a baby on the way, their status quo is shaken. Overwhelmed by doctors’ appointments, childbirth, and advice, Ángela feels isolated by a society that patronises and excludes her. She begins to worry whether she and her child, if hearing, will ever truly understand one another. Bolstered by moving performances and an inventive soundscape attuned to Ángela’s perspective, this is a drama of tremendous compassion, about a woman fighting against invisibility.
Directed by Eva Libertad, this film won the 2026 LUX Audience Award, chosen by audiences for its authentic, powerful look at communication and identity. You can watch the trailer here.