An Cailleach Bhéarra
Synopsis
"The Cailleach was dependent on this one thing... every hundred years she must get back to the water and immerse herself so that she might become young again." This film is an interpretation of fragments of the ancient myth of the "cailleach", old hag, otherworld female, mother earth, sovereignty queen, or witch. Told using a large scale puppet and actors moving through real landscape.
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- Director
- Naomi Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Wilson
- Original Score
- Brian Doyle
- Original Title
- An Cailleach Bhéarra
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Filmexport, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Wilson
Naomi Wilson
Brian Doyle
Naomi Wilson
Louise Curran
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Wilson
Director
Naomi Wilson
Writer
Louise Curran
Producer
Naomi Wilson
Editor
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What is An Cailleach Bhéarra about?
"The Cailleach was dependent on this one thing... every hundred years she must get back to the water and immerse herself so that she might become young again." This film is an interpretation of fragments of the ancient myth of the "cailleach", old hag, otherworld female, mother earth, sovereignty queen, or witch. Told using a large scale puppet and actors moving through real landscape.
Who directed An Cailleach Bhéarra?
An Cailleach Bhéarra was directed by Naomi Wilson.
Who stars in An Cailleach Bhéarra?
The principal cast of An Cailleach Bhéarra includes Paddy Burke, Robyn Gutteridge, Biddie Hedderman.
When was An Cailleach Bhéarra released and how long is it?
An Cailleach Bhéarra was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for An Cailleach Bhéarra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Cailleach Bhéarra was composed by Brian Doyle.