The Power of Touch is a documentary film that reveals the extraordinary strength of the human spirit and perseverance through the life stories of individuals who are faced with a simultaneous impairment of sight and hearing – deafblindness. The film takes us into the intimate world of individuals, where their ability to overcome obstacles and create a full life, despite the challenges of deafblindness, is revealed. The main focus is on portraits of people with deafblindness who share their personal experiences, challenges and achievements, highlighting the strength of perseverance and dedication that guides them through everyday life.
Touch plays a vital role in the lives of people with deafblindness, as it allows them to explore the world and use the language of the deafblind, which is necessary for their connection with the environment. In addition to individuals, the film also presents the community of the deafblind, which was formed more than 18 years ago – The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN. The Power of Touch appeals to viewers on an emotional level and at the same time encourages them to think about their own limitations. Through the life stories of extraordinary individuals with deafblindness and the deafblind community in general, the film reminds us that the human spirit is capable of transcending its own limits if we allow it to inspire us.
The Power of Touch
Slovenia, 2023, documentary film, 45 min
Director: Jože Glažar
Biography of the director
Jože Glažar, Slovenian director, cinematographer and producer, founder of the MPN STUDIO production company, entered the world of film art as an author of original and documentary works. He started his film journey in 2008, when he created his first short documentary Plečnikova bogojina. In 2010, the documentary feature Prehojena pot followed, clearly indicating Glažar’s ability to intertwine fiction and reality in an extremely convincing way. In the beginning of 2011, he released the documentary film Mura, zibelka življenja, which received a special mention at G-fest 2012. His documentary feature Stric Geza ide v Zaturce was included in the official selection of short films at the Slovenian Film Festival in 2019 and also received attention at the International Documentary Film Festival (DOKUDOC) and Slovenian Film Days. His constant desire to find new ways of expression led him to The Power of Touch, which will premiere at Kino Šiška on 5 December. With this work, Glažar not only continues his commitment to film, but also explores the depths of the emotional layers of the human experience.
