Cathal Black Explained

Cathal Black
Occupation:	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]

Notes and References

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