Celtic Utopia
Útóipe Cheilteach
The story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also of a post-colonial 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 Irish folk music renaissance sees artists coming from punk, hip-hop and beyond, rediscovering an ancient tradition and taking it in unexpected directions. Celtic Utopia takes us on a ballad tour around the island, telling stories and singing songs to try to understand the artists’ past and to heal their colonial wounds. Archive footage ties the present moment to Ireland’s troubled history, and creates a rich portrait of an island coming to terms with its first 100 years of partial independence.