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I Swear

Kirk JONES
2025 121 min United Kingdom
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Synopsis

A deeply-felt story of resilience, based on true events

I Swear follows the true story of Scottishman John Davidson, whose life is transformed when he is diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in the 1980s. At a time when the condition was misunderstood and feared, John faces bullying, isolation, and prejudice. As he turns his struggles for acceptance into advocacy, he helps others by raising awareness long before a wider understanding of this condition existed.

A deeply moving and generous film anchored by a critically acclaimed performance from Robert Aramayo as John Davidson. Generous and affecting, Kirk Jones’ latest invites empathy, connection, and hope long after the credits end.

Cast/Avec

  • Robert ARAMAYO
  • Peter MULLAN
  • Maxine PEAKE
  • Shirley HENDERSON

Screenplay

  •  Kirk Jones 

Cinematographer

  • James Blann

Sound

  • Simon Hayes

Music

  • Stephen Rennicks

Production

  • Piers TEMPEST
  • Kirk JONES
  • Georgia BAYLIFF

Age classification

  • 16+

Screenings

Thursday 12 March 2026 18:30
Lieux : Cinémathèque @Théâtre des Capucins
Audio : English
Subtitles : French, Dutch
Screening : 1st Screening
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Saturday 14 March 2026 18:45
Lieux : Ciné Utopia
Audio : English
Subtitles : French, Dutch
Screening : 2nd Screening
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Critics

“This is an absorbing, compassionate film.”
Peter Bradshaw The Guardian 09/10/2025

Kirk JONES

Kirk JONES
Kirk JONES

Kirk Jones is an English director and screenwriter known for his warm, witty, and humanist approach to storytelling. Born in Bristol, he studied at Newport Film School and began his career in the commercial sector. He rose to international prominence with the box-office hit Waking Ned (1998), which was nominated for the BAFTA Awards. His later films, including What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016), confirmed his status as one of Britain’s most beloved directors. I Swear is his sixth feature-length film.

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Filmography

  • I Swear 2025
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 2016
  • What to Expect When You’re Expecting 2012
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