I saw this film at the Berlinale in February 2005. It was in competition but got no prizes I think. The film is based upon a book about a little girl who has stopped speaking, since she feels that words can't tell the truth. Her mother sends her to a school for deaf children where she learns sign language and is happy. Very touching, but the main story is somewhat distracted by a side-story about the mothers romantic relations with the teacher, taking away some of the attention from the very interesting subject about words and how it is impossible not to lie etc. Although the ending could have been more tragic than it was, I couldn't hold back my tears.
Review of Les mots bleus
