Simple drawing of a face with half of the face in shadow.

Short documentary

Touching Darkness

(Dotknout se tmy)

Vítek, aged 10, lives in darkness. How does he perceive the world? This short animated film takes us into his daily life, where hearing, touch and a child’s imagination play a major role.

Vítek describes his dreams, fears and moments of sadness because he cannot see, but also his joy because his other senses work as “superpowers”. Through his narrative we learn that even life without sight can be full of colour and courage.

Basic information about the film

Title	Touching Darkness
Original Title	Dotknout se tmy
Original Language	Czech
Subtitles	(No Subtitles)
Film type	Short documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Czech Republic
Length	4 min.
Tags
Director	Jamaica Kindlová

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03/15 15:00	Ponrepo Cinema Bartolomějská 11, Praha 1	Film block	tickets
03/16 15:00	Ponrepo Cinema Bartolomějská 11, Praha 1	Film block	tickets
03/16 15:00	Bio Oko Františka Křížka 15, Praha 7	Film block	tickets

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