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Sign Gene 2017

Movie · 70 min · English, Japanese, Italian · September 8, 2017

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Sign Gene: The First Deaf Superheroes is a 2017 superhero film written, produced, directed and starred by Emilio Insolera. This film features Tom Clerc, a deaf agent from New York City portrayed by Insolera, who carries a significant genetic mutation. He travels to Japan alongside his colleague Ken Wong to examine crimes suspected to be committed by deaf mutants. The movie includes both villains and agents who utilize sign language as their superpowers. Supporting cast members include Carola Insolera, Ben Bahan, Hiroshi Vava, Humberto Insolera and Noboru Kuragawa.

The production incorporates numerous elements from deaf history, culture and sign language studies. Multiple languages appear in the film including English, Japanese, Italian, American Sign Language, Japanese Sign Language and Italian Sign Language.

Cast

Crew

Director
Emilio Insolera
Writer
Emilio Insolera
Producer
Emilio Insolera, Ben Bahan, Dirksen Bauman, Alberto Abruzzese

Details

Production
Pluin Productions
Budget
€25,000

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