accessible cinema
ACCESSIBILITY
IN Film
Accessible cinemas are still far from common. In many places, barriers remain—from a lack of wheelchair spaces to the absence of audio description. look&roll addresses these challenges directly, continuously expanding what cultural participation can look like.
For many years, look&roll has been committed to making cinema more accessible by offering the festival in an accessible format. All films are shown with audio description, descriptive subtitles, an induction loop system, and accessible infrastructure. All festival events are translated into Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS).
As part ofthe festival, we also offer a pick-up service and personal assistance. A sensory room is available, along with tools and resources to support visitors experiencing sensory overload. All films include clear content warnings, and visitors are welcome to leave the screening room at any time.
Accessibility in film
look&roll presents outstanding films in both form and content that celebrate lived experiences and individuals who are often marginalised or portrayed through tropes in film. The carefully curated selection stands out not only for its storytelling quality, but also for its thoughtful approach to filmmaking—one that considers accessibility and diversity throughout the creative process.
Many of the films explore social barriers and mechanisms of exclusion, while others portray people with disabilities or chronic illnesses in everyday roles—beyond reduction, inspiration tropes, or dramatization. In doing so, look&roll sends a powerful message for a more inclusive film culture while also making structural barriers within the film industry visible.