Round 0
Round 0

Movie spotlight

Round 0

2020
Movie
18 min
Icelandic

Kolbeinn and his friends are young Icelandic boxers, training for the Nordic Championship. A serious accident risks compromising their future, both as boxers and young men.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users92%
Director: Sian HederGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A deaf teenager lives in a household of deaf people and works as a fisherman. She is the only one in her family who can hear, and she acts as an interpreter for her family. She finds herself torn between her obligations to her family and her pursuit of her own dreams.

Critical Reception

CODA received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its performances, screenplay, direction, and heartwarming story. It was a major success at awards ceremonies, including winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

What Reviewers Say

  • A tender and uplifting family drama with outstanding performances, particularly from its lead.

  • Successfully balances heartfelt emotion with humor, creating a resonant and engaging viewing experience.

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of a deaf family and their unique challenges and joys.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved CODA, frequently highlighting the touching story, incredible acting, and the film's ability to evoke both laughter and tears. Many found it to be an inspiring and beautifully told tale.

Awards & Accolades

Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Troy Kotsur). Nominated for Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's title, CODA, is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adults.

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