Ruth (2023), film still

Ruth

2023 • International Documentaries
Filmmaker: Ruth Chirwa

About this Short Film

#Child #Fashion #Group #Medical Disability #Neglect #Perception, Viewpoint #Physical Disability #Teenager Child #Wheelchair

Ruth, by Malawian filmmaker Ruth Chirwa (2023), is a short film that looks at how we see and understand disability. Quiet and observant, it raises questions about perception, neglect and the everyday realities faced by children and teenagers with medical and physical disabilities. Fashion and group dynamics appear as recurring elements, and a wheelchair is present without explanation. As part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Ruth sits alongside films that highlight abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. The film invites viewers to notice small details and to reflect on the viewpoints we bring when we watch.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Category: International Documentaries
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Ruth Chirwa

Film Transcript

Ndikio wa ina inafundza juu, ndihwish waheshi, ni mababu juu inafundzibota kaeli. He nemo bale to emotione, he tu firmlyi na aripi命exi kuwe mawe zaidi. Yeningi na hasha, anany количеwa na mlamba. Nao muatirmali, oturazimbia na kifungon halaa, thulekutekecha kutolo kub inaugural kego oweri. Malira mawetesekele, ni kiweli zaidi juli mafuende. Ndikio kwami kwa mtaka tuu kupa «dhafueshu» na apanajie zaidi a interakioni. Lakini vielea hakapana kusingete khiri, ni kwe kyle kwenye waduma, kwe wanahitia vya kregu kinapiti suo yako, kita nchisa napopiti beshigian zaidi siku. Disini yako, nipa mawenlewa ndio anameni, wahanashiri, na akusa. Lakita zato hapaa marroti kwa kegvette, chalo mphalona nchihezyo lazo mieki ya waadilie haitaona. Kakiza makeepersa? Enosa Bitch Nomikota Wali uhuru Zangu mp minute Saada halisi Sasuri Unapenda Chizotero Mua Futari Nee Futari Futari Futari Futari Futari Futari Mua Futari Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Mutu Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur Matur

Filmmaker

Ruth Chirwa is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ruth Chirwa.

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50 comments
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Emmanuel Siwinda 18/08/2023

Ruth

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Joshua Lungu 18/08/2023

This is a show of talent. This shows how you have achieved and continue to achieve. You are a good storyteller. You have my vote. RuthChirwaalltheway

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Pachalo Gondwe 18/08/2023

Ruth

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Ntchindi Nyasulu 16/08/2023

sad story am touched with the story of upie and l like her working hard spirit may the good Lord continue strength her all the day of her live

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Noel Mvula 16/08/2023

This is amazing.. all the best Sister Ruth

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James Kalawa 15/08/2023

Wow

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Shubert Magawa 15/08/2023

This is great

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Nuzack James 15/08/2023

Ruth it's best

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Lee Khongwe 15/08/2023

Wowwwwww... U will always be grateful mamie

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Chisomo Nkhoma 15/08/2023

This is amazing

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VORSTER MULAGA 15/08/2023

This is awesome. Go aheadAll favours on your way.

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Fiona Manda 15/08/2023

Ruth Chirwa

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Asante Kautcha 15/08/2023

All the best agulu

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Chifundo Kawonga 15/08/2023

Wishing you all the best dear you will make it

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emmanuel chikwapula 15/08/2023

You really deserve it ruth

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chikondi Gaffar 15/08/2023

Keep the fire burning

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Paul Yonas 14/08/2023

This is best sister

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Lusungu Leonard Saleem mbewe 14/08/2023

My dear wife u will always make itAm proud of you

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chawanangwa mkandawire 14/08/2023

Wishing u all the best cc

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Chimwemwe Bwanausi 14/08/2023

You were born a winner.I wish you all the best

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Malizgani Gondwe 14/08/2023

Thus Ruthie Upie my daughter wish you all the best and win it all.

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Laman Kazembe 14/08/2023

Proud of you Ruth continue the good workGod bless your hustle

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Tiyezge Kaira 14/08/2023

Am proud of you dear

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faston luhanga 14/08/2023

Good luck beutiful

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Reinford Simunguzge 13/08/2023

I am always proud of you my dear. God will keep on manifesting himself in you

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Precious Majawa 12/08/2023

Good Luck

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Khumbo Nyasulu 12/08/2023

Rulth iam are proud of you we done our part by voting for you.. all the best dear

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Mervis Maigwa 12/08/2023

So proud of you and your achievements... Whether you bring it home or not we are happy you made it here and we're rooting for you. Much love hun

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Mwayi Wofatsa 12/08/2023

You were born a winner....it's just time to claim your spot.....

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Raven Mahata 12/08/2023

Touching storybut you have our vote

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Noel Ganangwe 12/08/2023

Good luck

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Ruth Chirwa 11/08/2023

Proud of you Ruth

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Ruth Chirwa 11/08/2023

Good job Ruth

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Chimwemwe Meemy 11/08/2023

We love you Ruth voted It's coming home.

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Christian Chauluntha 11/08/2023

You are amazing and hard-working....

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Christina Undani 11/08/2023

Ruth

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Robin Kadzamira 11/08/2023

All the best dear Ruth

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King B 10/08/2023

Ccta wane all the best

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Memory Mbene 10/08/2023

All the best dear

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Henderson Chikhosi 10/08/2023

All the best Ruth

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James Paononga 10/08/2023

Wishing you all the best Ruth. Be blessed always.

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Andrew Salima 10/08/2023

Just voted. Hoping to see you win dear

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Kumbukani Nyambose 10/08/2023

All the best Ruth will vote for you tilye makopala ayo

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Mark Kadzamira 10/08/2023

All the best Ruth

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Mathews Dozola 10/08/2023

All the best Ruthie.

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Jemimah Kantonga 10/08/2023

all the best

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Richard Khoko 10/08/2023

Wishing you beloved Ruth all the best

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Racheal Mwamlima 10/08/2023

All the best dear

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Ethel Kondwani 9/08/2023

May our good Lord be with Ruth in her life. For the maid she needs to repent and be purified. Coz what she did is not avail. God should look into her.

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Surprise Robert 8/08/2023

Inspiring story

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