Many famous people, from Albert Einstein and Picasso to Steven Spielberg are known to be dyslexic. Hardly any aspect of school-based learning has been researched as extensively as dyslexia over the last 130 years. But researchers still have no clear idea of what causes the condition and how it can be treated. The film shines a spotlight on the difficult and psychologically challenging situation faced by people with dyslexia in everyday life in Germany, Great Britain and France. It looks at success stories and highlights researchers’ tireless efforts to identify causes and find suitable therapies.