WFT Members: would you and a friend like to go to the premiere of Float Like a Butterfly on Tuesday 7th May? We have tickets to give away to this pivotal Irish film. All you have to do is answer the following question:
According to Carmel Winters’ acceptance speech at the Toronto International Film Festival, what is Festival Director Michele Maheux responsible for?
- Programming Float Like a Butterfly.
- Carmel and production designer Toma McCullim getting married.
- All of the above!
(If you need a hint, check out the 1:50 mark of Carmel’s acceptance speech at last year’s TIFF here)
Make sure to send your full name, phone number, and email address to info@wft.ie, with the subject line: “Float Like a Butterfly”.
About Float Like a Butterfly
From the producers of Once and Sing Street, Float Like a Butterfly is a powerful and timely story of a girl’s fight for freedom and belonging. Some people say it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose. But for Frances (Hazel Doupe) losing is not an option – at stake is her own freedom, her mother’s honour and her father’s faith. This unmissable multi award-winning Irish film shot in West Cork is about championing the underdog and features stellar performances from an outstanding cast, including rising star Hazel Doupe.
- Winner, FIPRESCI Prize, Toronto International Film Festival, 2018
- Winner, Directors Choice Award @ The Irish Film Festival, Boston
- Audience Award, Cork Film Festival
Director: Carmel Winters
Writer: Carmel Winters
Cast: Hazel Doupe, Dara Devaney, Johnny Collins, Hilda Fay, Aaron Monaghan, John Gerard Healy, Jamie Kierans, Amelie Metcalfe, Aidan O’Hare, Lalor Roddy, Lisa Lambe
Cert: 15a
Running Time: 101 mins
Release date: 10 May