Deaf immerses you in the world of those who can’t hear – literally. Incredible performances and an inventive soundscape make this Berlinale Panorama Audience Award winner a refreshingly honest look at motherhood and a compassionate drama about railing against invisibility and finding acceptance.

Dates & Times

4 – 8 Mar
Wed – Sun

Doors 6pm
Film 7.30pm

Duration 99mins

Access

Tickets

$24

Cheap Tuesdays All tickets $12

Film voucher packs Grab a pack for great value

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo / Crawley WA 6009

Notes

Spanish and Spanish Sign Language with English subtitles
M – coarse language
Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

Deaf immerses you in the world of those who can’t hear – literally. Incredible performances and an inventive soundscape make this Berlinale Panorama Audience Award winner a refreshingly honest look at motherhood and a compassionate drama about railing against invisibility and finding acceptance.

'Affecting and enlightening, it’s a powerful piece of cinema.'

The List (UK)

More info

Winner Panorama Audience Award 2025 Berlin International Film Festival

Spain

Director Eva Libertad
Screenwriter Eva Libertad
Cinematographer Gina Ferrer García
Cast Miriam Garlo, Álvaro Cervantes, Elena Irureta, Joaquín Notario
Composer Aránzazu Calleja
Editor Marta Velasco
Distributor/Sales Agent Madman Films

To find out about our venue, CheapTuesdays, the food and drink options or anything you're not sure about, go to our FAQs page here.

Seating at the venue

Tickets are general admission, however like a lot of outdoor events some people use their own cushions or the Lotterywest Films blue cushions to save some seats while they go picnic. Please keep this in mind when picking a seat. If it's empty it's definitely free!

More information can be found in our FAQs.

Getting there

Somerville is accessible by car, public transport or bicycle.

Parking
UWA has many car parks patrons can access. Please refer to all signage in the car park for payments and duration. The closest car park to Somerville Auditorium, that does have access bays is:
Car Park 1 Located on the north side of the Recreation Centre Entry via Stirling Highway 5 x ACROD bays

Transport
Buses frequently travel past UWA along Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. Please refer to the Transperth website for details. Plan your journey with Transperth on their website or call their info line 13 62 13.

Cycling
There are bicycle racks located at the entrance to Somerville beside the Recreation Centre.

Access info

Getting around
Pick up and set down is available in UWA's Car Park 1. A bay is allocated for drop off on the eastern side of the car park.

Level access to venue from paved entry.
Venue flooring is a combination of paving and compact dirt.

Visual story
View the visual story of Somerville Auditorium here.

Seating
Our wheelchair seating has been relocated to better positions with prime viewing. If you need a hand locating the spots please speak to front of house.

Wheelchair seating is also available on the side of the auditorium. Speak to our lovely venue staff on arrival if you require assistance.

Hard back chairs are available on either side of the auditorium on the wings, at the front and the back.

Toilets
A universal access toilet is located in the foyer of the neighbouring Octagon Theatre. Additional accessible toilets are located in the Music building.

Audio
There is no audio loop available for performances in UWA Somerville Auditorium.

More Access information can be found here.