Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (2025)

  • NR
  • 06/08/2025 (AU)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 40m

Overview

Emerging from rural Ireland, Edna O’Brien broke multiple taboos with her sexually provocative literature and equally adventurous love life. Here, she opens up about her past with additional perspectives offered by Gabriel Byrne, Walter Mosely, and others.

Sinéad O'Shea

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Edna O'Brien's headshot

Edna O'Brien

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Jessie Buckley's headshot

Jessie Buckley

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Gabriel Byrne's headshot

Gabriel Byrne

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Andrew O'Hagan's headshot

Andrew O'Hagan

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Anne Enright's headshot

Anne Enright

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Walter Mosley's headshot

Walter Mosley

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