Film | I Swear

Kirk Jones - Verenigd Koninkrijk 2025 – duration: 121’ Irresistible true life story of John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s at the age of 15. Life is smiling on John: he is well-liked in his community, does well in high school, and dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. But when he finds out that a soccer scout is coming to watch his match, he suddenly starts experiencing strange tics. Moreover, he keeps shouting very inappropriate things. A little later, he receives the diagnosis: Tourette’s syndrome. But in the 80s in Scotland, the condition is largely unknown and the young man encounters a lot of misunderstanding. The inspiring, true story of John Davidson, who with his honesty and humor helped the world better understand what it means to live with Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. This funny and extremely moving film acknowledges on the one hand how laughable Davidson’s tics and swearing seem at first glance, but does not shy away from the heartbreaking challenges the disease brings with it. With a rock-solid acting performance by Robert Aramayo, who recently won the BAFTA for Beste Acteur, this film is a clever mix of humor, authenticity, and humanity.