Man of Aran
United Kingdom • 1934
Director
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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRobert Flaherty
WriterRobert Flaherty
CinematographerRobert Flaherty
ComposerJohn Greenwood
EditorJohn Monck
ProducerMichael Balcon
Cast
Colman 'Tiger' Kingas A Man of Aran
Maggie Dirraneas His Wife
Michael Dirraneas Their Son
Pat Mullin of Aranas Shark Hunter