Cathal Black (born 1952) is an Irish film director, writer, and producer.
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.
Career Black was elected as a member of Aosdána in 2000.
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 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)
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