Niall Byrne

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Niall Byrne

Niall studied piano and composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He was awarded first prize at the 1992 Dublin film festival's Music awards, chaired by English composer and critic Michael Nyman. Since then Niall has composed music for feature films, animation and many critically acclaimed and award-winning British television drama series including 'The Widower', 'Cilla' and 'Little Boy Blu…

Known For

In DarknessIn Darkness · 2018
In Darkness
★ 6.02018
MovieThrillerMystery
A blind musician hears a murder committed in the apartment upstairs from hers that sends her down a dark path into London's gritty criminal underworld.
Short OrderShort Order · 2005
Short Order
★ 5.12005
MovieDramaComedy
SHORT ORDER tells a story so vibrantly sumptuous each still could be served as its own meal. Amidst the quaint Parisian street night, Fifi Koko runs a petty short order diner. Although her name is famous in chef circles she has placed her uncanny culinary skills on the back burner as she falls prey to an existential quagmire that fears her talent shall not overcome the expectations her reputation has sown. The late hours play out as Fifi must face her talent and unrequited love for a friend, while a collective stream of colorful creatures of the night make through Fifi's consciousness to feed her with temptation, insight, and humor on the path of her life-defining decision.
How About You...How About You... · 2007
How About You...
★ 6.32007
MovieComedyDrama
A young woman, struggling with the direction of her life, spends Christmas watching over a retirement home filled with demanding residents.
Cairo TimeCairo Time · 2009
Cairo Time
★ 6.02009
MovieDramaRomance
In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.
Words Upon the Window PaneWords Upon the Window Pane · 1994
Words Upon the Window Pane
★ 9.01994
MovieDrama
In 1928 Dublin, during séances concerning Jonathan Swift, the spirits of his former lovers, Stella and Vanessa, emerge to resume their ancient quarrel.
Spaghetti SlowSpaghetti Slow · 1996
Spaghetti Slow
★ 5.51996
MovieDrama
A wealthy young Italian man is sent to Ireland to learn English, only to fall in love with the daughter of the host family he is staying with.
The Boy in the BubbleThe Boy in the Bubble · 2011
The Boy in the Bubble
★ 7.02011
MovieAnimationFantasy
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.
ParkedParked · 2010
Parked
★ 6.52010
MovieDrama
Fred Daly returns to Ireland with nowhere to live but his car. Then dope-smoking 21-year-old Cathal parks beside him, and brightens up his lonely world. Encouraged by Cathal, Fred meets attractive music teacher Jules. Growing closer, these three outsiders are set on a course that will change their lives forever.

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Trouble with SexTrouble with Sex · 2005
Trouble with Sex
★ 2.92005
MovieDramaRomance
A sexy romantic drama in which, at the outset, the characters are leading their own lives in very different worlds, though each is beset by niggling discontentment. Michelle (Renée Weldon - IFTA Best Actress) is a fast-rising young Dublin lawyer with a smart apartment overlooking the Liffey, but dissatisfied in her relationship with a doctor (Declan Conlon). Conor (Aidan Gillen) is lonely and unattached, dutifully running the traditional Dublin pub owned by his hard drinking father (Eamon Morrissey). Late one night, Michelle bursts into the bar and orders a triple vodka. The consequences are explored and developed with an honesty and credibility as these disparate characters tentatively draw closer to each other. They become lovers. There is a strong sexual attraction. But there are complications along the way and the path to love can be rocky. Something's got to give. And what's the trouble with sex? You'll see...

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