Yard cinema: Celtic Utopia
We invite you to a screening of musical and political documentary about a brave new generation of young Irish artists who are redefining folk music and rethinking the impact of their colonial history.
“Celtic Utopia” follows a new wave of alternative folk and traditional musicians who are creating music “to scare the priests and politicians.” As they create melancholic new sounds, they redefine and problematize the form itself, shaping culture according to their own vision. Bold, open and witty young musicians gradually take over the narrative of the film, passing it on to each other, just as they would pass a melody to each other in a traditional music session. Through their music, they tell the story of a hundred years of history in a country that has undergone major social, political and economic changes.
Some of the Irish musicians who appear in the film include The Mary Wallopers, The Deadlians, Poor Creature, Negro Impacto and Lankum.
Entrance to the screening on Friday, September 4th at 8pm is free and no reservations are required. In case of bad weather, the screening will be cancelled.
