Normal Autistic Film

Direct and thoughtful, Lukáš has a distinctive sense of humor; he loves movies and he writes his own screenplays.

Piano virtuoso Denis is able to play demanding classical pieces; he is also incredibly intelligent and well-read. He adores The Little Prince so much that he keeps rereading it.

Awards won by the "Normal Autistic Film"

Majda likes to rap and isn’t shy about it; her bold lyrics expose the surrounding world with disarming accuracy. Marjamka is able to tell long stories in English, while her tireless brother Ahmed is uncommonly friendly.

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Five remarkable children that society has consistently and unflatteringly labeled “autistic.” A foremost Czech documentarist with a unique authorial vision challenges us once and for all to stop perceiving autism as a medical diagnosis and try to understand it as a fascinating way of thinking that’s often maddeningly difficult to decipher.

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Because who’s to determine what’s normal – living in a constant rush while disregarding the absurdity of modern life, or wistfully seeking order, peace and tranquility in the world?

Normal autistic film - poster

Awards

Czech Lions 2017Winner Czech Lion 2017Best Documentary (Nejlepsí dokument)
Jihlava International Documentary
Film Festival 2016
Winner Best Czech Documentary
Best Film
Miroslav Janek (director)

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