Blackbird (2013)
Between a glorious tradition and an empty future.
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.
Director: Jamie Chambers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 25, 2013
Cast
- Andrew Rothney - Ruadhan
- Scarlett Mack - Amy
- Patrick Wallace - Calum
- Sheila Stewart - Lorna
- Norman Maclean - Alec
- Margaret Bennett - Isabella
Screenplay
Music: Duncan Strachan, Jamie Chambers
Cinematography: John Craine
Editing: Martin McEwan
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Blackbird stars Andrew Rothney, Scarlett Mack, Patrick Wallace, Sheila Stewart, Norman Maclean, Margaret Bennett.
- How long is Blackbird?
- Blackbird has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Blackbird?
- Blackbird is a Drama film.
- Where was Blackbird produced?
- Blackbird was produced in United Kingdom.