Cathal Black
Born1952 (age 71–72)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, writer

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

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 (aka 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 (aka the Undertaking)
  • 1976 - Wheels (Short) (screenplay)[6]

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. ↑ Brady, Tara; Clarke, Donald. "The 50 best Irish films ever made, in order". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Cathal Black". IMDb.


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