Eva Birthistle

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Summary

Eva Birthistle is an Irish actor, writer, and director known for Ae Fond Kiss..., The Last Kingdom, and Bad Sisters. Her work ranges from relationship dramas and historical television to stories about isolated people, family ties, and young adults leaving foster care. As writer-director of Kathleen Is Here, she has said she hopes the film will draw attention to the limited support available to care leavers. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or party politics are on record.