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.
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11 comments
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Jim Hann25/08/2023
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 Swain23/08/2023
Beautiful heartening touching inspiring. Thank goodness for you and your creative resilience Linda.
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Joanne Douglas21/08/2023
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 Kestecher19/08/2023
Beautiful.
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Karen Roberts18/08/2023
Very inspiring with the most beautiful song playing written and sung by Linda This film was uplifting
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Allan Head17/08/2023
Inspirational Lovely story with a beautiful song and wonderful photography ... best wishes Linda
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Elaine Bergstrum17/08/2023
Beautiful song
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Estelle Castro-Koshy16/08/2023
Beautiful story and marvelous song. An inspiring and uplifting film.
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Louella Linkson16/08/2023
Beautiful Story and sensational song written and sung by Linda Neil
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Lisa Margaret Adderson16/08/2023
I found myself smiling through this whole film.
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Paul Neil16/08/2023
This is a wonderful story Linda. Beautiful to watch.
A very beautiful song from a very talented lady. You are an inspiration to so many of us with PD.
Beautiful heartening touching inspiring. Thank goodness for you and your creative resilience Linda.
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.
Beautiful.
Very inspiring with the most beautiful song playing written and sung by Linda This film was uplifting
Inspirational Lovely story with a beautiful song and wonderful photography ... best wishes Linda
Beautiful song
Beautiful story and marvelous song. An inspiring and uplifting film.
Beautiful Story and sensational song written and sung by Linda Neil
I found myself smiling through this whole film.
This is a wonderful story Linda. Beautiful to watch.