Scene from Secret Life of Words (2005)
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Alternate Names: 세라 폴리, 莎拉·波利, Sara Polley, سارا پلی
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Full Biography
Sarah Ellen Polley OC (born January 8, 1979) is a Canadian filmmaker, political activist and retired actress. She first garnered attention as a child actress for her role as Ramona Quimby in the television series Ramona, based on Beverly Cleary's books. This subsequently led to her role as Sara Stanley in the Canadian television series Road to Avonlea (1990–1996). She has starred in many feature films, including The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), Exotica (1994), The Sweet Hereafter (1997), Guinevere (1999), Go (1999), The Weight of Water (2000), No Such Thing (2001), My Life Without Me (2003), Dawn of the Dead (2004), Splice (2009), and Mr. Nobody (2009).
Polley made her feature film directorial debut with Away from Her (2006), for which she won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Director and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Polley's second film, Take This Waltz (2011), premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, followed by her first documentary film, Stories We Tell (2012). She also wrote the miniseries Alias Grace, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. In 2022, Polley wrote and directed the film Women Talking, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
About the Movie: Secret Life of Words (2005)
Alternative Title: The Secret Life of Words, La vida secreta de las palabras, A Vida Secreta das Palavras, A szavak titkos élete, Das geheime Leben der Worte, I mystiki zoi ton lexeon, La vida secreta de les paraules, La vita segreta delle parole
Director: Isabel Coixet
Writer: Isabel Coixet
Production & Genre
Producer(s): Producer: Esther García, Isabel Coixet
Executive Producer: Agustín Almodóvar, Pedro Almodóvar
Companies: El Deseo, Hotshot Films, Mediapro, TVE
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Keywords
Keywords: depression, dubrovnik, dying and death, factory, factory worker, hearing impaired, loss of loved one, nurse, oil platform, torture, war crimes, woman director, yugoslavia
Story
Hannah, a hearing-impaired woman dealing with past trauma, finds herself caring for Josef, a burn victim who lost his sight in an oil rig accident, on a remote oil platform. Initially distant and withdrawn, Hannah gradually opens up as she tends to Josef's wounds and helps him cope with his injuries. As their bond deepens, they share personal stories and secrets. However, their time together is short-lived as Josef is soon deemed stable enough for transfer. The film culminates in an emotional farewell between the two, highlighting the impact of their brief but intense connection.
Summary
Directed by Isabel Coixet, 'Secret Life of Words' (2005) is a poignant drama centered around the relationship between Hannah, a nurse with a troubled past, and Josef, a burn victim. Set predominantly on an isolated oil platform, the film explores themes of loneliness, trauma, and redemption through human connection. Despite its sparse setting, the story packs emotional depth, driven by the performances of its two leads and their evolving dynamic.