Cathal Black

Cathal Black is an Irish film director, writer, and producer.[1]

Cathal Black
Born1952 (age 70–71)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, writer

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

[5]

Director
  • 2018 - Five Red Roses - one for every syllable of your name
  • 2014 - Butterfly (TV Short)
  • 2007 - Learning Gravity (aka the Undertaking)
  • 1999 - Love & Rage
  • 1995 - Korea[6]
  • 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 (aka the Undertaking)
  • 1976 - Wheels (Short) (screenplay)

References
  1. "Cathal Black". SDGI Updated.
  2. Flynn, Roddy; Tracy, Tony (9 August 2019). Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781538119587 – via Google Books.
  3. "Aosdána". aosdana.artscouncil.ie.
  4. O'byrne, Robert. "Aosdana to press for new arts body". The Irish Times.
  5. "Cathal Black". IMDb.
  6. Brady, Tara; Clarke, Donald. "The 50 best Irish films ever made, in order". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 May 2020.


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