Cathal Black

Irish filmmaker (b.1952) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cathal Black (born 1952) is an Irish film director, writer, and producer.[1]

Born1952 (age 73–74)
OccupationsDirector, producer, writer
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Cathal Black
Born1952 (age 73–74)
OccupationsDirector, producer, writer
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Background

Black was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Phibsborough. His father worked at the Guinness Brewery. Black's mother died when he was around 9 or 10 years old. His father remarried and the family moved to Galway for a period before returning to Dublin. Black has a twin brother.[2]

Career

Black was elected as a member of Aosdána in 2000.[3][4]

Filmography

Director

  • 2018 - Five Red Roses - one for every syllable of your name
  • 2014 - Butterfly (TV Short)
  • 2007 - Learning Gravity (a.k.a. the Undertaking)
  • 1999 - Love & Rage
  • 1995 - Korea[5]
  • 1984 - Pigs
  • 1981 - Our Boys (Short)
  • 1976 - Wheels (Short)

Producer

  • 2018 - Five Red Roses - one for every syllable of your name (Documentary) (producer)
  • 2014 - Butterfly (TV Short) (producer)
  • 2012 - Irish Folk Furniture (Documentary short) (producer)
  • 1999 - Love & Rage (co-producer)
  • 1995 - Korea (executive producer)
  • 1976 - Wheels (Short) (producer)

Writer

  • 2007 - Learning Gravity (a.k.a. the Undertaking)
  • 1976 - Wheels (Short) (screenplay)[6]

References

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