The Film Enthusiast on Instagram: "Sally Hawkins had to learn period ASL for the ‘60s-set tale, bringing Elisa to life solely through body language and American Sign Language. The role was handcrafted for her by Guillermo del Toro, who passed word to her agent that he was writing a film specifically for her 18 months before there was even a script. The result? Critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of a mute cleaning woman who falls in love with an am

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