John McGahern: A Private World (2000)
On March 30th 2006, after a life-time of dedication to his art, John McGahern, one of Ireland's most distinguished writers, sadly passed away after a long illness. Since the publication of his first book in 1963, John McGahern was at the cultural heart of Irish life. He was in the happy position of being universally praised by the critics and equally loved by the reading public. John McGahern: A Private World was filmed in 2004 just prior to the publication of his memoirs and these memoirs form the backbone of the documentary. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man emerges, offering a rare insight into the creative process.
Director: Pat Collins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cinematography: Donal Gilligan
Editing: Isobel Stephenson
Production: Harvest Films
Country: Ireland
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pat Collins
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John McGahern: A Private World about?
- On March 30th 2006, after a life-time of dedication to his art, John McGahern, one of Ireland's most distinguished writers, sadly passed away after a long illness. Since the publication of his first book in 1963, John McGahern was at the cultural heart of Irish life. He was in the happy position of being universally praised by the critics and equally loved by the reading public. John McGahern: A Private World was filmed in 2004 just prior to the publication of his memoirs and these memoirs form the backbone of the documentary. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man emerges, offering a rare insight into the creative process.
- Who directed John McGahern: A Private World?
- John McGahern: A Private World was directed by Pat Collins.
- How long is John McGahern: A Private World?
- John McGahern: A Private World has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is John McGahern: A Private World?
- John McGahern: A Private World is a Documentary film.
- Where was John McGahern: A Private World produced?
- John McGahern: A Private World was produced in Ireland.