Official Selection - Out of Competition
I Swear
Based on an inspirational true story, I Swear charts the journey of John Davidson, a 15-year-old Scottish man whose promising life was shattered in 1983 by the sudden onset of Tourette's syndrome. At a time when the condition was barely understood, John developed uncontrollable tics. Feeling deeply ostracized by society and his own family, he retreated into years of isolation, burdened by the anxiety, shame, and loneliness that accompany the neurological disorder. His story highlights a remarkable personal challenge and triumph.
| Start | End | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 15:00:00 | 2025-11-15 15:00 | Opera House - Hanager Theatre |
| 2025-11-16 15:00:00 | 2025-11-16 15:00 | Zamalek Cinema 1 |
| 2025-11-17 18:00:00 | 2025-11-17 18:00 | Vox - Almaza Mall (3) |
Film Details
Director: Kirk Jones
Countries: United Kingdom
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Color: Color
Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones is an English film director and screenwriter who graduated from Newport Film School. He built a successful career directing award-winning commercials for major clients like Mercedes and Heinz, earning a Silver Lion at Cannes in 1996. Jones was nominated for a BAFTA Best Newcomer award for his feature debut, Waking Ned (1999), which was the world's second highest-grossing film that year proportionate to budget. He later directed the global hit Nanny McPhee ($135M worldwide).
Additional Information
Contacts:
Writers: Kirk Jones
Cast: Robert Aramayo, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Scott Ellis Watson
Production Company:
Producer: Piers Tempest, Kirk Jones, Georgia Bayliff
Editor: Sam Sneade
Cinematographer: James Blann