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Name Me Lawand

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Lawand is a young Kurdish boy, deaf since birth. At five years old his future in Iraq looks destined to be limited and lonely. In desperate search of a better life in a world where he can communicate, his family decide to leave their home. After a treacherous journey and a year in a refugee camp, the help of a deaf volunteer brings them to Derby where Lawand joins the Royal School for the Deaf. As he grows older, the film follows his dramatic progress learning British Sign Language, revealing a bright, charismatic and inquisitive boy, who discovers friendship and a new way to express himself. But just as Lawand is joyfully finding his place in the world, the family face deportation from the UK.

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Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine A beautifully shot, intimate and powerful story about hope and discovery and the power of talking to one another no matter what barriers stand between us. Rated: 4/5 Jul 17, 2023 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Even without documentary director Edward Lovelace’s inventive approach, this would be a potent and powerful story. Rated: 4/5 Jul 9, 2023 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) It is by turns dreamy, sad, wistful and vividly affectionate. Rated: 4/5 Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews As I was watching Name Me Lawand, I could not help but wonder: how many Lawands are there in the world? How many are there whose story goes unsung and unheard? Rated: 4/5 Sep 15, 2024 Full Review Tom Shone Sunday Times (UK) Lovelace’s sinuously crafted film, shot over the course of four years, uses ambient sound design and a dollying camera to reproduce, as faithfully as possible, the oceanic rollercoaster of Lawand’s world. Rated: 4/5 Aug 2, 2023 Full Review Kevin Harley Radio Times With empathy and care, director Edward Lovelace explores the experiences of a young, deaf Kurdish refugee in this deeply moving documentary. Rated: 4/5 Jul 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lawand is a young Kurdish boy, deaf since birth. At five years old his future in Iraq looks destined to be limited and lonely. In desperate search of a better life in a world where he can communicate, his family decide to leave their home. After a treacherous journey and a year in a refugee camp, the help of a deaf volunteer brings them to Derby where Lawand joins the Royal School for the Deaf. As he grows older, the film follows his dramatic progress learning British Sign Language, revealing a bright, charismatic and inquisitive boy, who discovers friendship and a new way to express himself. But just as Lawand is joyfully finding his place in the world, the family face deportation from the UK.
Director
Edward Lovelace
Producer
Fleur Nieddu, Edward Lovelace, Sam Arnold, Beyan Taher, Neil Andrews, Marisa Clifford
Screenwriter
Edward Lovelace, Edward Lovelace
Production Co
Pulse Films, The Electric Shadow Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m