Mark O'Rowe

Mark O'Rowe, the master of gritty realism, was born in 1970 in Dublin, Ireland. He has been active in the film industry since the late 1990s, primarily in the genres of crime and drama, with his most notable works including "Intermission" (2003) and "Boy A" (2007), the latter of which won the Best Director award at the British Academy Television Craft Awards. O'Rowe's authorial style is characterized by his raw portrayal of life's darker sides, often exploring themes of crime, morality, and the human condition with a piercing sense of realism. Mark O'Rowe, with his empathetic lens and gritty narratives, has proven himself a true poet of the underbelly of society.