Man of Aran (1934)
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: May 6, 1934
Cast
- Colman 'Tiger' King - A Man of Aran
- Maggie Dirrane - His Wife
- Michael Dirrane - Their Son
- Pat Mullin of Aran - Shark Hunter
- Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh - Shark Hunter
- Patcheen Faherty - Shark Hunter
- Tommy O'Rourke - Shark Hunter
- Stephen Dirrane - Canoeman
- Pat McDonough - Canoeman
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.