Nuala: A Life and Death (2012)

In her late 50s Nuala O'Faolain wrote a memoir that sold a million copies and shocked the Irish public with its revelations of her sexual history and the bizarre manner of upbringing. She was a woman of many, contradictory parts: the enthusiastic heterosexual whose most lasting relationship was with a radical lesbian activist; the feminist who adored a father who openly betrayed her mother and neglected his family. In 2008 she transfixed Ireland again when, ravaged by cancer, she turned to her friend and radio host Marian Finucane to talk frankly about her impending death. 'Nuala' is Finucane's journey of discovery into her friend's life as well as a raw and vivid testimony to the enduring power of friendship.

Director: Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Accidental Pictures
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuala: A Life and Death about?
In her late 50s Nuala O'Faolain wrote a memoir that sold a million copies and shocked the Irish public with its revelations of her sexual history and the bizarre manner of upbringing. She was a woman of many, contradictory parts: the enthusiastic heterosexual whose most lasting relationship was with a radical lesbian activist; the feminist who adored a father who openly betrayed her mother and neglected his family. In 2008 she transfixed Ireland again when, ravaged by cancer, she turned to her friend and radio host Marian Finucane to talk frankly about her impending death. 'Nuala' is Finucane's journey of discovery into her friend's life as well as a raw and vivid testimony to the enduring power of friendship.
Who directed Nuala: A Life and Death?
Nuala: A Life and Death was directed by Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly.
How long is Nuala: A Life and Death?
Nuala: A Life and Death has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Nuala: A Life and Death?
Nuala: A Life and Death is a Documentary film.
Where was Nuala: A Life and Death produced?
Nuala: A Life and Death was produced in Ireland.