Wiren
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?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Tai-Apin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Tai-Apin, Sander Coumou
- Original Title
- Wiren
- Country of Origin
- Suriname
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- It Goes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Tai-Apin
Ivan Tai-Apin, Sander Coumou
Ivan Tai-Apin
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Tai-Apin
Director
Ivan Tai-Apin
Writer
Sander Coumou
Writer
Ivan Tai-Apin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wiren
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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 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?
Who directed Wiren?
Wiren was directed by Ivan Tai-Apin.
Who stars in Wiren?
The principal cast of Wiren includes Altaafkhan Dhonre, Anthony Frazier, Borger Breeveld, Erwin Emanuels, Idi Lemmers.
When was Wiren released and how long is it?
Wiren was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.