Boy’s films confront Down’s syndrome stigma in Serbia
Agence France Press
ALEKSANDROVAC, Serbia — Like many boys his age, 14-year-old Aksentije wanted to become a secret agent, at least on the big screen like his idol Antonio Banderas.
Despite a gloomy prognosis at birth when doctors gave him only a year to live then growing up with Down’s syndrome in a country where such disabilities carry an unshakeable social stigma, Aksentije has achieved his dream.
For several years he and his cousin Aleksandra, a drama student, have been making short films including the touching and optimistic “The Story”, which won a special prize at a film festival in the northern city of Novi Sad.
via AFP: Boy’s films confront Down’s syndrome stigma in Serbia.
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No Comments | Category: Down Syndrome | Tags: movies
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