Braille without Borders is a school for blind children in Tibet and Blindsight, the film, follows several of these children, mentors and guides as they attempt to climb the second highest peak in Tibet. The journey is a triumph for the students who are ridiculed in the streets for their disability (it is believed that their disabilities in this life are due to sins in a previous life); the climb is designed to give them the courage to believe in themselves and their strengths. Blindsight is a tremendous achievement not only for the superb work of the crew - it is photographed, edited an directed with confidence - but for its incredible, inspired story. The tension that arises between the carers' concern for the welfare of the students and the American climbers' intention and desire to reach the peak makes for compelling drama. As a result, it is always fascinating. The students are magnificent; their courage and bravery are an absolute joy to watch. This is a great documentary - an essential film.
9 on the DaveScale.
(dir. Lucy Walker, UK, 104 mins)
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