Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover (2021), film still

Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover

About this Short Film

Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover, directed by Atupele Simenti (Malawi, 2021), is a short film that explores themes of blindness, sensory disability, music, competition, group dynamics, motivation and singing among young adults. While the film's specifics are best discovered on screen, it offers a vivid reminder of how ability can be expressed through sound, teamwork and determination. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it contributes to our ongoing conversation about inclusion and representation. Festival organisers recommend this piece for audiences interested in music-led storytelling and authentic portrayals of disability.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2021
Filmmaker: Atupele Simenti

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Atupele Simenti is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Atupele Simenti.

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8 comments
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Laurent Chilinda 18/08/2021

Wow Keep it up

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ThokoRachel kamenya 17/08/2021

Keep on

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Linda Banda 12/08/2021

Girl got talent this is awesome.

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Mayi Laja 12/08/2021

Wow Beautiful keep going my dear

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Olive Mwangolera 12/08/2021

Great moviekeep it up girl

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Alex Banda 11/08/2021

She's wow Shz doin great

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Andrew simenti 10/08/2021

So amazing and know that you are a great actor and I salute you.

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Lindah Chisemphere 10/08/2021

She's a great actress

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