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Deaf-mute Sergey enters a specialized boarding school for the deaf. In navigating through the school's hierarchy, he encounters a corrupt underbelly of criminality, known as The Tribe. By participating in several robberies, he gets propelled higher into the organization, when he meets one of the Chief’s concubines Anya, and unwittingly breaks all the unwritten rules of the group."
Set in a boarding school for deaf teenagers, 'The Tribe' follows Sergey, a new student who struggles to integrate into a brutal hierarchy. He becomes entangled with a local criminal gang within the school, leading him down a path of exploitation and violence as he attempts to navigate the complex social structure and impress a girl he desires.
The Tribe received widespread critical acclaim for its audacious and unflinching portrayal of teenage life and crime, particularly for its innovative use of sign language without subtitles. It was lauded for its raw performances and intense, immersive storytelling.
Praised for its unique and immersive approach to storytelling through sign language.
Commended for its raw, unflinching depiction of harsh realities and criminal underworld.
Acclaimed for its powerful performances and directorial vision.
Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's bold narrative and its unique use of sign language, appreciating its authenticity and powerful performances. Some viewers found the subject matter intense, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.
Cannes Film Festival - Critics' Week Grand Prize, Toronto International Film Festival - Discovery Award, Sarajevo Film Festival - Best Film, European Film Awards - Best Film nomination
The entire film is communicated through Ukrainian sign language, with no spoken dialogue or subtitles, making it a unique cinematic experience.
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"Miroslav Slaboshpitsky’s study of teenage tribalism and the brutal adherence to a gangland-style hierarchy is a grimy, gripping, unrelenting vision..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2015/6/27/the...