About this Short Film
Ana Maria Belo's The Kid's Table (Australia, 2019) is a short film that invites viewers to rethink perception and viewpoint through the lens of childhood and sensory disability. It explores themes of deafness, family relationships, group dynamics and the shifting boundaries between child and teenager. Quiet and observant, the film pays attention to how parents and peers shape what is seen and heard. Included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, The Kid's Table sits within a programme dedicated to films that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A thoughtful addition to conversations about access and understanding.
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Ana Maria Belo is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ana Maria Belo.
Wow That was beautiful what a story and film. Well done Ana Maria
Very professional and polished. The performance from the young girl is great as is too the other performances. I liked the perspective and how it kept crossing over and back to the child.
Absolutely beautiful. I was so impressed and inspired. Well done Ana
Beautifully shot. . If only turning off hearing aids could help us Fix the wrongs of the world.
I love this video The daughter clearly had many good abilitiestraits but I was particularly drawn to her ability and good sense to turn off her hearing aid to block out all the 'noise' around herBeautifully written acted and shot.
I loved this film great work for 5 minutes. I coudl not stop watching it adn the message is something we all need to hear loud and clear. It touched me i like being awarken every now and then.
Well done Ana for creating this gorgeous story and film. A joy to watch and remember a childs true perspective
Beautiful short film.
What a beautiful film Resonating that intrinsically children are the peacemakers ...and somehow as adults we have los5 the ability to operate from that pure state. Emotions speak louder than words ...which the film maker Ana Maria Bello captured so beautifully. The film is shot and directed superbly. The child is amazing Well done .