Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

OBERHAUSEN ON TOUR

Old Woman of Bhearra

An Cailleach Bhearra

Ireland
2007 — 8' / Color

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Synopsis

In order for her youth to be restored, “An Cailleach Bhéarra”, or “The Old Woman of Bhearra”, has to return to the water every 100 years.

Director Biography

Naomi comes to film from a background in Fine Art Sculpture. She graduated from NCAD in 1988, with installation work that used animated films and projectors as sculpture. She lived in New York for 10 years, working on film and video productions, including documentaries for PBS television, educational videos for Cornell University, and co-producing activist videos and installations with Paper Tiger TV.

Director

Naomi Wilson

Producer

Louise Curran

Cinematographer

Brian Doyle

Editor

Naomi Wilson

Contact

Naomi Wilson
[email protected]