Dialogue in Silence Info Card
Film Dialogue in Silence scenario
Visitors are fitted with highly effective individual soundproofing systems and are taken through the experience in groups of 12. The Dialogue in Silence exhibition space consists of a series of circular rooms dedicated to different aspects of non-verbal communication. All walls are covered with a light fabric, which not only absorbs sound but, by providing a monochromatic background, also neutralizes the rooms. Therefore, the visitor’s visual concentration is not distracted, so that full attention is given to the deaf guide and the various situations within the exhibition.
Since it must be assumed that visitors are not familiar with sign language, the exhibition has to be understood non-verbally. The various stations are dedicated to facial expression, body language, gesture and signing. The last station is a bar where the newly acquired skills will be used, supported by multi-medial learning programmes.
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The exhibition is divided into the following sections:
Foyer
Visitors receive a short briefing and meet their deaf guide, who leads the group to the first stage.
Invitation to Silence
Visitors are confronted with a dark corridor full of chaotic noise. The corridor ends in a silent room where individual soundproofing devices are distributed and the rules are conveyed by mime and gesture.
Dance of Hands
The group stands around a circular table. A deaf guide encourages the participants to loosen up through finger exercises that explore the possibilities of manual expression.
Gallery of Faces
Visitors enter a rotunda of height-adjustable frames. Gradually, with the help of their guide, self-conscious frozen faces become mobile and discover the possibilities of expression.
Forum of Figures
This room is dedicated to body language. As participants explore how to express themselves via their bodies, a conversation starts.
Play of Signs
The group is divided into two teams who will now compete against each other. The game begins as the guide points to a picture on the wall and the groups have to determine the corresponding sign. Nonverbal communication among group members is crucial to success.
Bar of Silence
Here, visitors continue improving and practicing their competence in non-verbal expression. Drinks and snacks can be ordered by mime, gesture or signing. Multimedia terminals allow visitors to look up specific vocabulary for use in navigating this challenge.
Dialogue Room
When it’s time to return to the world of sound, visitors take off their headsets and are invited to leave comments in a guestbook. As the journey ends, a sign language interpreter facilitates lively conversation between visitors and their guide. Together, they reflect on their shared experience.
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