Inclusive cinema: The Goldfish” – film evening for everyone on December 11th!

Inclusive cinema: The Goldfish” – film evening for everyone on December 11th!

Things will get exciting in the busy cinema world of Erlenbach on Thursday, December 11th: the inclusive cinema is showing the film “The Goldfish”. The performance starts at 7 p.m. and promises an entertaining and relevant cinema experience for everyone who is interested in inclusion and the coexistence of people with and without disabilities. The event is organized by the Miltenberg district office, supported by the inclusion officer Nadja Schillikowski, Lebenshilfe and the Federal Self-Help Association of People of Short Stature. Entry costs 6 euros and the film screening is accompanied by German subtitles so that no one is left behind.

“The Goldfish” is the debut film by director Alireza Golafshan and tells the humorous story of a road trip with seven unique personalities. A banker, played by Tom Schilling, escapes an alternative fate after a serious car accident and plans to exploit the members of a shared apartment for the disabled for his own purposes. With an ensemble that features great characters such as the blind Magda (Birgit Minichmayr) and the autistic Rainman (Axel Stein), the film entertainingly but also poignantly addresses how identity and life situation are not determined solely by disabilities. The different characters are much more than just their handicaps.

Humor and inclusion in film

“The Goldfish” breaks stereotypes and therefore raises the question of whether one is allowed to laugh at people with disabilities. According to the statements of Vision cinema Not only is pity avoided here, but refreshing perspectives are also offered. The film encourages discussion of prejudices and stereotypes that are often spread in the media.

As the Federal Agency for Civic Education As can certainly be confirmed, the portrayal of people with disabilities in the media is often characterized by clichés. While film works like “The Goldfish” offer the opportunity to portray disabilities realistically, this is not the case in many other formats. People with disabilities are often reduced to their deficits and perceived as needing help. Media representation is a crucial factor in changing social consciousness and reducing prejudices.

A shared experience for everyone

The screening of the film is an excellent opportunity to promote discussion about inclusion. The film's universal message encourages all visitors to engage with the topics of diversity and acceptance. For teachers of 8th grade and older, it also offers a suitable basis for teaching units in subjects such as ethics, social studies or pedagogy Vision cinema notes.

This film screening in the Erlenbach cinema not only offers an entertaining evening, but also takes an important step towards an inclusive society in which every person counts and is respected. After all, this is a goal that goes beyond the scope of cinema and can also have an impact on people's hearts.