Blue Fiddle (2025)
Molly is a ten-year-old girl who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad and wins the All-Ireland Music championship, her father will wake from his coma. Still in a coma, her dad is moved to a rehab centre, where Molly befriends Malachy, a grumpy old man who plays the fiddle beautifully and is told he has magic in his hands. They connect as she coaxes him to teach her to play and together they go in search of the magic that only music can bring.
Director: Anne McCabe
Genre: Drama, Music, Family
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 21, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Odhrán Ó’Casaide, Odhrán Ó’Casaide
Cinematography: Ronan Fox
Editing: Eoin McDonagh
Production: Abú Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, TG4
Country: Ireland
Language: Gaeilge
Original Language: ga
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter
Keywords
coma, family drama, fiddle, pre-teen, adult child friendship, father daughter relationship, old age
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blue Fiddle about?
- Molly is a ten-year-old girl who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad and wins the All-Ireland Music championship, her father will wake from his coma. Still in a coma, her dad is moved to a rehab centre, where Molly befriends Malachy, a grumpy old man who plays the fiddle beautifully and is told he has magic in his hands. They connect as she coaxes him to teach her to play and together they go in search of the magic that only music can bring.
- Who directed Blue Fiddle?
- Blue Fiddle was directed by Anne McCabe.
- Who stars in Blue Fiddle?
- Blue Fiddle stars Barry McGovern, Edith Lawlor, Siobhán O'Kelly, Marcus Lamb, Aindrias De Staic.
- How long is Blue Fiddle?
- Blue Fiddle has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Blue Fiddle?
- Blue Fiddle is a Drama, Music, Family film.
- Where was Blue Fiddle produced?
- Blue Fiddle was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of Blue Fiddle?
- The themes of Blue Fiddle include: Touching Family Stories, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter.