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Fidil Ghorm

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Fidil Ghorm tells the story of a 10-year-old girl called Molly, who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad did and win the All Ireland's that she can wake him up from a coma. Whilst in a coma, her Dad is moved to a rehab center where Molly befriends an elderly grumpy man called Malachy, whom she hears play the fiddle beautifully. Along the way, she is told that he has "magic in his hands" and learns that had been a champion fiddler once upon a time. They make a connection and she coaxes him to teach her play the fiddle and together go in search of the magic that only music can bring.

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Allan Hunter Screen International The combination of some picturesque County Donegal locations, toe-tapping music and an engaging central performance from newcomer Edith Lawlor still make for a pleasant, old-fashioned drama that might fare best as home viewing. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie Info

Synopsis Fidil Ghorm tells the story of a 10-year-old girl called Molly, who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad did and win the All Ireland's that she can wake him up from a coma. Whilst in a coma, her Dad is moved to a rehab center where Molly befriends an elderly grumpy man called Malachy, whom she hears play the fiddle beautifully. Along the way, she is told that he has "magic in his hands" and learns that had been a champion fiddler once upon a time. They make a connection and she coaxes him to teach her play the fiddle and together go in search of the magic that only music can bring.
Director
Anne McCabe
Producer
Bríd Seoighe, Pierce Boyce
Screenwriter
Patricia Forde
Production Co
Abu Media Film Productions, Screen Ireland, TG4, Coimisiun na Mean
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Music
Original Language
Irish
Runtime
1h 26m