Secret Life of Words (2005)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
Alternativtitel: The Secret Life of Words, La vida secreta de las palabras, A Vida Secreta das Palavras, A szavak titkos élete, Das geheime Leben der Worte, I mystiki zoi ton lexeon, La vida secreta de les paraules, La vita segreta delle parole
Regisseur: Isabel Coixet
Autor: Isabel Coixet
Produktion & Genre
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Firmen: El Deseo, Hotshot Films, Mediapro, TVE
Genre: Drama, Romance
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: depression, dubrovnik, dying and death, factory, factory worker, hearing impaired, loss of loved one, nurse, oil platform, torture, war crimes, woman director, yugoslavia
Handlung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Hannah, a hearing-impaired woman dealing with past trauma, finds herself caring for Josef, a burn victim who lost his sight in an oil rig accident, on a remote oil platform. Initially distant and withdrawn, Hannah gradually opens up as she tends to Josef's wounds and helps him cope with his injuries. As their bond deepens, they share personal stories and secrets. However, their time together is short-lived as Josef is soon deemed stable enough for transfer. The film culminates in an emotional farewell between the two, highlighting the impact of their brief but intense connection.
Zusammenfassung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Directed by Isabel Coixet, 'Secret Life of Words' (2005) is a poignant drama centered around the relationship between Hannah, a nurse with a troubled past, and Josef, a burn victim. Set predominantly on an isolated oil platform, the film explores themes of loneliness, trauma, and redemption through human connection. Despite its sparse setting, the story packs emotional depth, driven by the performances of its two leads and their evolving dynamic.
