Cathal Black

Cathal Black 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.

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
 * 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)