IRFF25 Fidil Ghorm (The Blue Fiddle)

This beautiful, feel-good, contemporary Irish Language movie is one for all of the family, bringing together Irish music and traditions with the resilience of 10-year-old, Molly, who’s on a heartfelt mission to wake her father from a coma. Molly’s dad, Ruraic, is injured in a car crash and is moved to a rehab centre, where Molly meets Malachy, a grumpy old man. Drawn to the beautiful music she hears him play, Molly learns that Malachy was once a champion fiddler known for the magic in his hands. Their unlikely friendship blossoms as she persuades him to teach her the fiddle. Together, they embark on a journey filled with music, determination, and the healing power of connection, searching for the magic only music can bring. Set in Rathmullen County Donegal, Fidil Ghorm combines a beautiful film score with breathtaking scenery, setting the scene for a story full of love, joy and magic. Molly and her family’s musical and emotional journey make 85 minutes of heartwarming cinema.