“A powerful film with its heart in the right place.”

“An entirely unconventional love story — smart, witty, and deeply moving.”

“Romantic, touching, cheeky, humorous, and thought-provoking: a beautiful love story of two people who, because of blindness and deafness, must build a bridge toward each other. At its core is love and the message that love can do and achieve anything.”

““A moving story that challenges boundaries and, along the way, shows how inclusion can work — both in front of and behind the camera. Lived as a natural part of our lives and modern working environments.””

“Two lovers — he is blind and she is deaf — allow us an unfiltered look at their struggles, personal challenges, and their journey toward love. A beautiful couple whose authenticity stems from the fact that both actors are either blind or deaf themselves. The glimpse into their everyday lives is fascinating: it is not pity-seeking, but rather bold, loving, defiant, and unconventional. Together, they show what is possible when love is given space and society does not stand in the way. The acting performances of the two leads are so impressive and enchanting that the film moves far beyond clichés and the genre of a ‘social-issue drama’: it touches us, makes us laugh at irreverent jokes, and takes us on a journey toward love, the search for ‘one’s person,’ and happiness.”

““Subtle humor, irony, never sentimental: Hamburg-based director Milan Skrobanek has created a charming film.””

““Milan Skrobanek delivers a technically accomplished film that presents perspectives far too rarely seen in cinema, while always keeping its heart in the right place.””

“AS IF IT WERE EASY tells, in an impressive way, the story of a complex relationship (..). The film’s emotional impact is largely due to the strong performances of its leads, David Knors and Cindy Klink. (…) A film that sets an example for greater inclusion in cinema. Absolutely worth seeing!””

““Milan Skrobanek’s feature film debut succeeds as a delicate, light-footed romance about an unlikely couple.””

“„Als wäre es leicht" is a film full of intense sensory experiences and fascinating linguistic nuances, but above all, it is simply a heartwarming love story.“”