Elevated

USA | 2022 | 15 min • Documentary Short

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The Art of Silence
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sat, Feb 18, 2023 10:10 AM

With his gestures and facial expressions alone, the mime Marcel Marceau captured audiences around the globe for decades. But the tragic background behind his work has remained hidden for a long time.


"The Art of Silence" sheds new light on his life and unique art form, which his family and companions keep alive to this day. Swiss filmmaker Maurizius Staerkle Drux grew up with a deaf father. With "The Art of Silence" he reflects on parts of his own life story and on the turbulent life of the world-famous mime.

The Art of Silence
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Mon, Feb 20, 2023 7:10 PM

With his gestures and facial expressions alone, the mime Marcel Marceau captured audiences around the globe for decades. But the tragic background behind his work has remained hidden for a long time.


"The Art of Silence" sheds new light on his life and unique art form, which his family and companions keep alive to this day. Swiss filmmaker Maurizius Staerkle Drux grew up with a deaf father. With "The Art of Silence" he reflects on parts of his own life story and on the turbulent life of the world-famous mime.

Film Info
Event Type:Documentary Short
Release Year:2022
Run Time:15
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/674582003
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Palmer Morse
Cast:Sonya Wilson
Producer(s):Rachel Weinberg

Description

Effective communication is a challenge every climber faces. It’s a sport that requires intense focus, dedication, and overcoming fear. For deaf climber Sonya Wilson, communication and community is of vital importance. "Elevated" is a non-verbal film sharing Sonya’s experience as a deaf woman and outdoor advocate working to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the outdoor industry, one crag at a time.