Gerard Barrett’s latest movie is already a hit with audiences.
The Kerry director premiered his new film Brain On Fire at the Toronto Film Festival, and left a lasting impression.
The film is based on the book by Susannah Cahalan, which follows a young girl (Chloe Moretz) diagnosed with a mystery illness.
The book was optioned by Charlize Theron, who is a producer on the movie, and follows the girl’s battle with the illness including paranoid episodes and memory lapses.
After premiering at the festival, dozens of people took to Twitter to say how much they loved the movie, with Gerard himself sharing the moment the movie got a standing ovation.
Standing ovation for BRAIN ON FIRE last night at the TIFF World Premiere. 2,000 people. @ChloeGMoretz @scahalan pic.twitter.com/mCe2P1jvaY
— Gerard Barrett (@gerardbarrett) September 17, 2016
BRAIN ON FIRE is tense, frustrating and so important. Not all battles are easy, but that doesn’t mean you give up just because others do.
— m. (@marielphonehome) September 17, 2016
We saw Brain on Fire! Very powerful, really nicely done. Chloe Grace Moretz gave an incredible performance. #TIFF16
— Janna (@kissoffools) September 17, 2016
Amazing, truly breathtaking performance by @ChloeGMoretz in “Brain On Fire” … This is an absolute must-see film. #tiff2016
— Kristina Argento (@KristinaArgento) September 16, 2016
Amazing, truly breathtaking performance by @ChloeGMoretz in “Brain On Fire” … This is an absolute must-see film. #tiff2016
— Kristina Argento (@KristinaArgento) September 16, 2016
Cried three times within 15 minutes during the #BrainOnFire premiere. What an incredible film. Truly inspiring. #TIFF16
— Matt Stasoff (@mattstasoff) September 17, 2016
