Man of Aran (1934)

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A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.

Director: Robert Flaherty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Greenwood
Cinematography: Robert Flaherty
Editing: John Monck
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

island, fisherman, ireland, shark, hardship, shark fishers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man of Aran about?
A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
Who directed Man of Aran?
Man of Aran was directed by Robert Flaherty.
Who stars in Man of Aran?
Man of Aran stars Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin of Aran, Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh, Patcheen Faherty.
How long is Man of Aran?
Man of Aran has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Man of Aran?
Man of Aran is a Documentary film.
Where was Man of Aran produced?
Man of Aran was produced in United Kingdom.