The Audi Dublin International Film Festival 2017 closed in style last weekend with the Closing Gala Irish premiere of John Butler’s much-anticipated Handsome Devil.
Walking the red carpet at Dublin’s Savoy Cinema were a number of Irish celebs, including Today FM’s Louise Duffy, 2FM’s Tracy Clifford and singer Samantha Mumba. Father Ted legend and Handsome Devil star Ardal O’Hanlon was also in attendance.
The film is a comedic coming of age tale from Irish novelist and filmmaker John Butler. Bullied outsider Ned and macho athlete Conor are forced to share a bedroom at their rugby-mad boarding school. Their unlikely friendship takes them both by surprise as they bond over music and begin practicing guitar together.
After their supportive English teacher encourages them to enter a local talent competition, Conor faces increasing pressure to choose between athletic pursuits and his new love of music. Meanwhile, Ned has to decide whether to betray his new friend’s trust to save his own skin. Ultimately, each learns the importance of bravery, loyalty, and finding one’s own voice.