Canada Kids
Film Festival
CANADA · 2027
Poster for FootprintsFootprints
International · Documentary

Footprints

202624 minBangladesh

Footprints is a deeply moving documentary that captures the extraordinary journey of Ayesha, a young woman born into a world unprepared for her physical limitations.

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Synopsis

Footprints is a deeply moving documentary that captures the extraordinary journey of Ayesha, a young woman born into a world unprepared for her physical limitations. Born without hands in a society where physical disabilities often dictate a lifetime of dependency and quiet isolation, Ayesha refuses to accept a predetermined fate.
​Driven by an unshakable will to learn and belong, she masters the art of writing, drawing, and performing daily life tasks using her feet. The documentary traces her relentless pursuit of education, revealing not merely her physical adaptability, but her profound emotional strength. Through candid moments and intimate observations, the film portrays how her courage challenges long-held cultural stigmas and redefines human potential.
​Footprints is more than a story of individual survival—it is a testament to the power of human dignity, self-determination, and the transformative impact of opportunity when society chooses to see capability over limitation.

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Production Budget
7,693 USD
Country of Filming
Bangladesh
Shooting Format
digital
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color
First-time Filmmaker
Yes
Student Project
No

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YearSectionResult
2027InternationalApplied

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