The Blind Child (1964)
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 25M
Director : Johan van der Keuken
Synopsis
With the use of montage sequences, voiced over with the observations of the children, van der Keuken was able to use artistic expression to portray the sightless children’s unique perspective of the world.
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