About this Short Film
Nino (Eitan Herman, Israel, 2019) is a quietly observant short that reflects on perception, viewpoint and life with physical disability, including polio. The film draws on photographic themes to question how we see others and how they see themselves, inviting a nearer look without offering easy answers. It is spare, thoughtful and visually aware, prompting reflection rather than explanation. Nino sits well in the Focus on Ability programme, which celebrates the talents, experiences and achievements of people with disability. Recommended for audiences interested in disability, visual arts and stories that shift how we think about ability and identity.
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Filmmaker
Eitan Herman is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Eitan Herman.
Having a brother handicapped by Polio I can relate to those who do not allow their handicap to limit their ambitions and potential
Concentrated and accurate filmIn the short time the film focuses on the character of the creative father and his work the image of a man who fights his limitations the father's painful image of his son's loss and the father's character conveying messages to his son while the filmmaker his son.is throughout his role as the invisible receptor we the viewers share his point of view.
One gets to really know Nino in a few minutes. Such a wonderful short film and so inspiring.
Your Movie touched my heart. I knew Yair at Jerusalem Arts High School and met your father a few times. Big Hug too you and your family.
The illumination that comes through disability is profound.
a moving film about a moving person who is a great inspiration to me in so many ways
I wanted more and more and more. So beautiful.
beautifully done- very affective the duality of beauty hope and drive for life with sad soft music and the difficulties life presents.
I keep my emotions in my silence.. This film opened a reservoir of feelings and perspective on life
most moving
Very moving and beautifully presented
Its so powerful when someone with a physical disadvantage can show us and teach us to appreciate natural physical and social beauties Well done
The film is an eloquent tribute distinguished by the high quality of the photographs coupled with the remarkable ability to find inspiration rather than a disincentive in a significant handicap.
Brilliantly done.
exciting. Sad and arousing identification
gentle beautiful touching and moving the heart
Especially meaningful for me-I was born with an orthopedic disabilityI was also blessed with being able to accomplish things. My disability made me want to be an MD and I had a career of over 50 years.
What we take for granted in humanness and in nature is in front of us all the time - were we but to really see it. Nino captures taking nothing for granted beautifully - in both spoken word and image. We must always strive to seek - even if we are not aware that we do.
Wonderful film. So sensitive. Showing the inner strength that is beyond the life hardships .
Like my brother with polio one can still live a productive and meaningful life
Beautiful account of the essence of Ninos spirit and the source of his creativity
So beutiful and meenful
The film is very touching and fills the heart with hope and gratitude for life and creativity power