Irish film Brooklyn has made box office history this weekend by claiming the biggest opening of any Irish film in Ireland since Michael Collins was released in 1996.
The John Crowley directed film opened to over £432k in its home territory after its release on November 4th, overtaking recent Irish blockbusters such as The Guard (£408,7110), Angela’s Ashes (£397,978) and In Bruges (£344,481).
The movie opened on 87 screens, which resulted in making this screen count the largest ever in Ireland for an Irish film.
Irish pride: The Irish film broke box office records
It took in an estimated £1,041,278 in the UK and Ireland combined, meaning the film was the Number One opener for the past weekend.
Following the film’s World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015, the film has been nominated for five British Independent Film Awards.
Saoirse Ronan is up for Best Actress, as well Domhnall Gleeson who is up for Best Supporting Actor.
Other nominations include Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Outstanding Achievement in Craft.
