THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH

The Slightest Touch wins best documentary and is snapped up by HBO

The Slightest Touch is a deeply moving documentary that chronicles the extraordinary 15-year friendship between Hollywood actor Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty, Ireland’s longest-surviving person living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Also known as "Butterfly Skin," EB is a rare genetic condition that makes the skin so fragile it blisters and tears at the gentlest contact. Directed by Rachel Fleit, the film moves beyond a typical celebrity-led advocacy piece, presenting what Farrell describes as a "collage of home videos" and intimate moments that capture the raw, humorous, and resilient bond between the two friends.

The emotional heart of the documentary centers on a monumental milestone: Emma’s 40th birthday, an age doctors once predicted she would never reach. To celebrate, she and Farrell teamed up for the 2024 Dublin Marathon, where Farrell pushed Emma in her wheelchair for the final four kilometers of the race. Their "Run to 40" initiative raised over €1 million for Debra Ireland, the charity supporting those with EB.

Recently acquired by HBO Documentary Films, the film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival, where it won Best Documentary, and is set to stream globally on HBO Max later this year.