Forgiven (2023), film still

Forgiven

2023 • Open Entrant Documentaries
Filmmaker: Linda Neil

About this Short Film

#Achievement #Adult #Brain #Cognitive Processing Disability #Individual #Motivation #Music #Parkinsons #Physical Disability #Surf

Forgiven, directed by Linda Neil (Australia, 2023), is presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film explores themes of achievement, motivation and identity in the context of Parkinson’s, cognitive processing differences and physical disability. Through music, movement and images of the surf, it offers a sensitive look at how adults navigate challenges and find moments of connection and purpose. Quiet and observant, Forgiven highlights individual determination without reducing people to their conditions. It will appeal to audiences seeking honest, creative portrayals of ability, resilience and the small choices that shape everyday life.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: Open Entrant Documentaries
Genre: Song
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Linda Neil

Film Transcript

I have loved many, and a few have loved me. I tried to be wise, but I learned to be free. I tried to repair everything that I broke. I tried to love, but I saw the joke. I've walked in your garden, and I've tasted your fruit. I've dug in your history, I've uncovered the loot. I cannot heal all your wounds that still bleed, But I will stay humble, while you tell me you need. Da da da da da Da da da da da Da da da da da I hear you calling, in my whispering bones. When you feel like you're falling, you're never alone. I made the leap, but I did not hit the ground. Cause love's like an angel, and it's always around. Now hit the road gently, there's a treasure left to find. I'm listening for angels, and heaven's in my mind. I can't explain, exactly what I believe. But I feel forgiven, since you brought me relief. And I feel forgiven, since you brought me relief. And I feel forgiven, since you brought me relief. www.mooji.org Copyright © 2020 Mooji Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Filmmaker

Linda Neil is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Linda Neil.

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11 comments
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Jim Hann 25/08/2023

A very beautiful song from a very talented lady. You are an inspiration to so many of us with PD.

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Sally Swain 23/08/2023

Beautiful heartening touching inspiring. Thank goodness for you and your creative resilience Linda.

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Joanne Douglas 21/08/2023

Beautiful An incredibly moving story of strength resilience and joy in the face of adversity. Words cant really do this film justice. Brings a tear to your eyes.

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Natalie Kestecher 19/08/2023

Beautiful.

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Karen Roberts 18/08/2023

Very inspiring with the most beautiful song playing written and sung by Linda This film was uplifting

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Allan Head 17/08/2023

Inspirational Lovely story with a beautiful song and wonderful photography ... best wishes Linda

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Elaine Bergstrum 17/08/2023

Beautiful song

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Estelle Castro-Koshy 16/08/2023

Beautiful story and marvelous song. An inspiring and uplifting film.

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Louella Linkson 16/08/2023

Beautiful Story and sensational song written and sung by Linda Neil

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Lisa Margaret Adderson 16/08/2023

I found myself smiling through this whole film.

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Paul Neil 16/08/2023

This is a wonderful story Linda. Beautiful to watch.

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