Jasiri

About this Short Film

Jasiri (Dzaleka Filmmakers, Malawi, 2023) is presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film explores themes of acceptance, birth, bullying, congenital and physical disability, death, grief and inclusion. It considers how prejudice, stereotypes and stigma shape individual lives and family ties, including sibling relationships, isolation and the practical realities of wheelchair use. Letters appear as a motif, suggesting communication and connection across difficult moments. Jasiri sits alongside other festival selections that celebrate the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability, inviting audiences to reflect on compassion, community and the small acts that make inclusion possible.