Wiren
Originally released in 2019. Wiren is a drama film. directed by Ivan Tai-Apin.
Starring Altaafkhan Dhonre, Anthony Frazier, and Borger Breeveld
Synopsis
When nine-year-old Wiren meets the American Dr. Young a world of opportunities opens up for the small deaf boy. Driven by his ambition to get ahead in life he leaves his life in rural Nickerie behind and winds up at the Kennedy boarding school in the capital Paramaribo. He struggles to comply to the strict, conservative Catholic methods at the school, but turns out to become the catalyst for the change that leads to the introduction of sign language. After being rejected by the university he realizes that deaf people do not enjoy the same rights and opportunities as hearing people. Witnessing the constant withhold of deaf people in Suriname leads Wiren to seek justice by suing the government to coerce them to adhere to the Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities. Will he succeed?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Suriname
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- It Goes Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiren about?
When nine-year-old Wiren meets the American Dr. Young a world of opportunities opens up for the small deaf boy. Driven by his ambition to get ahead in life he leaves his life in rural Nickerie behi...
Who directed Wiren?
Wiren was directed by Ivan Tai-Apin.
How long is Wiren?
Wiren has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Wiren released?
Wiren was released on December 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wiren?
The main cast of Wiren includes Altaafkhan Dhonre, Anthony Frazier, Borger Breeveld, Erwin Emanuels, Idi Lemmers.