A captivating Irish language drama, filmed against the stunning backdrop of Rathmullan, debuted at the Galway Film Fleadh yesterday.
Directed by Anne Mc Cabe and with a screenplay from Laureate na nÓg writer Patricia Forde, Fidil Ghorm was shot on location in Rathmullan, with the Swilly coast and Knockalla drive providing a backdrop to events.
The story follows 10-year-old Molly who meets an old fiddle player with ‘magic in his hands’ and is convinced that with his help she can wake her father from a coma – but magic comes in many forms.
The cast includes Ruadhán Flatharta, Marcus Lamb, Sarah Jane Scott, Siobhan O’Kelly, Barry Mc Govern and Edith Lawlor.
Watch the trailer here:
Fidil Ghorm is the latest project to be produced under the Cine4 Irish-language feature film development scheme. The scheme has now opened its 2024 round for applications. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the initiative, which has resulted in the production of eight feature films in the Irish language so far – not to mention a history-making Academy Award nomination for An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) in 2023.
This year’s edition of Cine4 will comprise of three phases, and include an additional phase of development, jointly funded by TG4 and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. This additional funding is a recognition of the monumental success of the initiative to date, which has accelerated Irish language filmmaking in recent years and created a cultural shift in audience demand – both international and domestic – for films in the Irish language.
Supported by TG4, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán, the Cine4 scheme continues to encourage strong storytelling, visual flair and high production values for the big screen.
