AceShowbiz - Deaf (Sorda), the debut solo feature from Spanish director Eva Libertad, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 European Parliament's LUX Audience Award. The film centers on a deaf woman who is expecting a child with her hearing partner, offering a compelling and intimate portrayal of their experience.

Deaf made its world premiere in 2025 within the Berlinale's Panorama section, where it captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike by winning both the audience award and the CICAE arthouse cinema prize. This early acclaim set the stage for a series of significant accolades that have followed.

At the acclaimed Spanish Goya Awards, Eva Libertad received the Best New Director award, recognizing her exceptional debut effort. The film’s lead, Miriam Garlo, who is deaf herself, earned the Best Actress award for her powerful performance. Additionally, co-star Álvaro Cervantes was awarded Best Supporting Actor, further solidifying the film’s critical success in Spain’s most esteemed cinema awards.

This string of awards highlights Deaf as not only a significant cultural work but also a breakthrough film that brings authentic representation and emotional depth to the screen. The recognition from the European Parliament’s LUX Audience Award continues to elevate the film’s profile across Europe and beyond, affirming its impact on audiences worldwide.