The Slightest Touch
Synopsis
As she turns forty - an age doctors once said she would never reach - Emma Fogarty, who lives with the rare and extremely painful condition Epidermolysis Bullosa, takes up an offer from longtime friend Colin Farrell; they agree to run the Dublin Marathon together, with Colin pushing Emma's wheelchair for the final four kilometres. Also follow their lives and the enduring friendship that has sustained them through the years.
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Colin Farrell on the importance documentary, The Slightest TouchOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-10-14
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BFI London Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Fleit
- Original Score
- Wynne Ashley Bennett, Raphaelle Thibaut
- Original Title
- The Slightest Touch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Fine Point Films, Chapel Place Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Original Films, Deshe Capital, The deNovo Initiative, Union Editorial, Northern Ireland Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Fleit
Wynne Ashley Bennett, Raphaelle Thibaut
Shane Sigler
Sloane Klevin
Rachel Fleit, Claudine Farrell, Colin Farrell, Trevor Birney, Eimhear O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Fleit
Director
Rachel Fleit
Producer
Claudine Farrell
Producer
Colin Farrell
Producer
Trevor Birney
Producer
Eimhear O'Neill
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Shane Sigler
Director of Photography
Sloane Klevin
Editor
Wynne Ashley Bennett
Original Music Composer
Raphaelle Thibaut
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slightest Touch
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What is The Slightest Touch about?
As she turns forty - an age doctors once said she would never reach - Emma Fogarty, who lives with the rare and extremely painful condition Epidermolysis Bullosa, takes up an offer from longtime friend Colin Farrell; they agree to run the Dublin Marathon together, with Colin pushing Emma's wheelchair for the final four kilometres. Also follow their lives and the enduring friendship that has sustained them through the years.
Who directed The Slightest Touch?
The Slightest Touch was directed by Rachel Fleit.
Who stars in The Slightest Touch?
The principal cast of The Slightest Touch includes Emma Fogarty, Colin Farrell.
When was The Slightest Touch released and how long is it?
The Slightest Touch was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Slightest Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slightest Touch was composed by Wynne Ashley Bennett, Raphaelle Thibaut.