Documentary · United Kingdom · 1934 · 1h 16m

Man of Aran

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Director
Robert Flaherty
Cast
Colman 'Tiger' King as A Man of Aran Maggie Dirrane as His Wife Michael Dirrane as Their Son Pat Mullin of Aran as Shark Hunter Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh as Shark Hunter Patcheen Faherty as Shark Hunter
Crew
Robert Flaherty — Director of Photography John Monck — Editor John Greenwood — Original Music Composer Robert Flaherty — Writer Michael Balcon — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
islandfishermanirelandsharkhardshipshark fishers
Key Collaborators
Robert Flaherty Director Robert Flaherty Director of Photography John Monck Editor John Greenwood Original Music Composer Robert Flaherty Writer Michael Balcon Producer
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