Irish Film Festival Opening Night

The Irish Film Festival returns to Sydney and Melbourne this May and is excited to announce their award-winning opening night film, which has already gained international acclaim at the Cork Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.

The Festival officially launches in each city with Float like a Butterfly, an uplifting drama from the producers of Sing Street and the Oscar winning film Once. Set in 1972 when Muhammad Ali was set to fight in Dublin, the film follows Frances, a young Irish traveller girl, with big dreams of becoming a champion boxer.

The Irish Film Festival is a candid glimpse into Irish culture for Australian audiences young and old. Whether you have family ties, a keen interest in history and culture or just an affinity for the Emerald Isle, the Irish Film Festival is Celtic cinema at its best.

Tickets go on Sale on Wednesday 03 April, 2019.