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SECRET LOVE |
Stille Liebe |
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Christoph Schaub 90 min, 35mm, Colour in German
with English subtitles
14 Oct 2002, 4:30 pm |
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In order to be able to do her work in a centre for the homeless, Antonia (27), a deaf nun, has to make the daily journey from her convent to the city by train. She encounters Mikas (30).
A new exciting world opens up for Antonia because, like herself, Mikas is also deaf. These two people, so different from each other, are able to converse in their common language - sign language.
Antonia and Mikas fall in love. However, what Antonia is not aware of is that Mikas is only pretending to be a circus artiste and has in fact come to Switzerland to make some ready money as a pickpocket. A victim of his pickpocketing catches Mikas red-handed. In his attempt to escape, Mikas loses his life.
Antonia is confused and disconsolate. What she went through with Mikas has had a deep effect on her and she has the feeling that the world has opened up for her too, once and for all. She resolves to start a new life and goes off to Washington DC to study at the Gallaudet University for the Deaf. |
