CHUO, a profoundly charming young man must navigate the challenges of early adulthood with Down Syndrome as he seeks to build a life of independence from his troubled father. Long separated by an ocean of silence and shame, will the two  men be able to assemble a common future? 

a film by Ignacio MÁRQUEZ

starring
Brenda Moreno, Roberto Rodríguez, Carolina Torres, Adolfo Nittoli

Venezuela, 2020, Narrative Feature, 1h31

Title
THE SPECIAL

Country
Venezuela

Year
2020

Category
Narrative Feature

Duration
91

Language
Spanish with French or English subtitles

CAST
Brenda Moreno
Roberto Rodríguez
Carolina Torres
Adolfo Nittoli

2021 | Toronto Black Film Festival 2021 (online) (Canada, 2021)
* Official Selection

2021 | 17th FIFBM - Montréal International Black Film Festival (Canada, 2021) - 22 Sept - 3 Oct 2021
* Available ONLINE (in Canada only) during festival
https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/movie/the-special/