Blackbird
“Between a glorious tradition and an empty future.”
Synopsis
Young ballad singer Ruadhan watches in distress as the traditional fabric of life in his small Scottish village is inexorably eroded. With fish dying and no jobs on land, the young people are escaping to the cities. Meanwhile, the old people of the town, to whom Ruadhan feels closest and whose traditions he wants to preserve, are dying off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Chambers
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Chambers, Robyn Pete, John Craine
- Original Score
- Jamie Chambers, Duncan Strachan
- Original Title
- Blackbird
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Chambers
Jamie Chambers, Robyn Pete, John Craine
Jamie Chambers, Duncan Strachan
John Craine
Martin McEwan
James Barrett
Department Leadership Roster
John Craine
Director of Photography
Martin McEwan
Editor
Jamie Chambers
Writer
Robyn Pete
Writer
John Craine
Writer
Jamie Chambers
Original Music Composer
Duncan Strachan
Original Music Composer
James Barrett
Producer
Jamie Chambers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackbird about?
Young ballad singer Ruadhan watches in distress as the traditional fabric of life in his small Scottish village is inexorably eroded. With fish dying and no jobs on land, the young people are escaping to the cities. Meanwhile, the old people of the town, to whom Ruadhan feels closest and whose traditions he wants to preserve, are dying off.
Who directed Blackbird?
Blackbird was directed by Jamie Chambers.
Who stars in Blackbird?
The principal cast of Blackbird includes Andrew Rothney, Scarlett Mack, Patrick Wallace, Sheila Stewart, Norman Maclean.
When was Blackbird released and how long is it?
Blackbird was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackbird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackbird was composed by Jamie Chambers, Duncan Strachan.