Miraculous Leg (2023), film still

Miraculous Leg

2023 • International Documentaries
Filmmaker: Philmon Kuipa

About this Short Film

#Achievement #Adult #Business #Employment Related #Individual #Physical Disability #Tailor

Miraculous Leg, by Philmon Kuipa (Malawi, 2023), is a short film that explores themes of achievement, work and physical disability. It offers a thoughtful, human look at how employment and craft intersect with ability, using tailoring and small business life as a lens to reflect on independence and skill. The film complements the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival by highlighting practical challenges and everyday achievements rather than sensationalising difference. Viewers can expect a grounded, respectful portrayal that emphasises dignity and capability. Ideal for audiences interested in workplace inclusion, adaptive skills and stories of personal accomplishment.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Category: International Documentaries
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Philmon Kuipa

Film Transcript

Life is flowin in Life. Standing alone in that moment is seen as a miracle ... My name is Francis Mahnda and I am 36 years old. Oh, people think that Purim is for keep the cleanliness and do what is needed. But actually altogether, immoral things are pain in one's life. We are weak. We can't do much right now. We have no clothes. We have nothing to wear. Our bad luck if it comes to a good house… We cut off our hands duringIDobango festival. It's very unfortunate for us. Atotaka, Hawaii We used to go to Idobango every year on the last year of the summer to attend the fever meeting on December 4th of this year. That was our last reason for going there. Why did you turn down the IVF? The first caused by the bleeding wounds caused by the IVF. I was not going well. They took me to the doctor. I reached out to the doctor and he said there is no hope for a child. 8 kids die every day because of the IVF. I do not want to go to school. I do not want to go to school. I do not want to go to school.

Filmmaker

Philmon Kuipa is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Philmon Kuipa.

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14 comments
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Clara Chitheka 16/08/2023

Keep it good work bring award home please

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Charles Phereni 15/08/2023

This is amazing

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Patrick Elias Tsiga 14/08/2023

This is great

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Ernest Minofu 13/08/2023

This is amazing Phil

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Thandie Kalanda 12/08/2023

This is amazing

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Thamzy Wa nyerere 8/08/2023

This is amazing

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Shadreck Shaba 8/08/2023

This is great

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Davie Kamwanga 8/08/2023

Artistic work to learn more from it. Keep acting beautifully I enjoy it.

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Thomas Chimutu 8/08/2023

This is nice

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Peter Mzumara 8/08/2023

Beautiful

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Peter Mzumara 8/08/2023

Beautiful

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Gloria Kadammanja 8/08/2023

Zokongola

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Stacia Nordin 8/08/2023

I love that it is a regular video until the end when he gets up and walks away. Nice flow Proud of him too

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Enson Lwesya 8/08/2023

Quite improved production

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