Celtic Utopia (Utoipe Cheilteach)

Útóipe Cheilteach tells the story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also that of a postcolonial society wrestling with its heritage. A society where folk music carries both the oppression of the past and the dream of a bright future.

The film features performances and appearances from artists such as The Mary Wallopers, Negro Impacto, The Deadlians, Jinx Lennon, Poor Creature, Branwen, Lankum, Naoise Mac Cathmhaoil, Rising Damp, Young Spencer, Eoghan Ó Ceannabhain, Róis, Post Punk Podge, Susan Hughes, Tadhg Mulligan, Alfie Mulligan, Múlú, Niamh Moriarty, Cathail O’Mhaoil, Summer Newman, Eimear Nic Ionnrachtaigh and Eoghan Ó Garmaile.

POST-SCREENING GIG: DOSE x Utoipe Cheilteach at The Kino, Washington St., 20:00. BOOK GIG TICKETS HERE.

Chun premiere Éireannach de Útóipe Cheilteach a cheiliúir, tugann DOSE blaisín den ré nua de cultúir, teanga agus ceol na hÉireann a bhfuil sú isteach in aigne na tíre. Uainn scannáin go dtín stáitse, bígí linn ar aistear ghleomhar trín ríocht cheilteach nua seo.

To celebrate the Irish premiere of Celtic Utopia, DOSE presents a taste of the music giving a new identity to Irish culture, language and music. Bringing the film to the stage, join us to explore the sounds of the new celtic realm.

This film is eligible for the Best New Irish Feature Award, proudly sponsored by the Irish Examiner.

This screening is supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Ireland.