In this disarming and personal documentary, Gonçalves explores precisely what it is that is wrong with him. His physical disability is obvious, but doctors have never managed to provide a diagnosis. As he undergoes a series of tests, he paints a picture of his life today and looks back over his past, assisted by a vast collection of VHS videos, for which he sometimes provides commentary to explain the context.
Daniel Gonçalves
Self
Rosangela Gonçalves
Self
Beatriz Gonçalves
Self
Daniele Nascimento
Self
João de Castro Andrade
Self
Cleber Fabiano
Self
Beatriz Saboya
Self
Suzane Eidintas
Self
Adriana Ferreira
Self
In this disarming and personal documentary, Gonçalves explores precisely what it is that is wrong with him. His physical disability is obvious, but doctors have never managed to provide a diagnosis. As he undergoes a series of tests, he paints a picture of his life today and looks back over his past, assisted by a vast collection of VHS videos, for which he sometimes provides commentary to explain the context.
‘My Name is Daniel’ offers an insightful look into living life with a physical disability, but its structure could use a little more work. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-my-name-is-daniel-a-step-forward-for-disability-representation Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
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