Still from Man of Aran — Man of Aran (1934) — Robert FlahertyPhotographed by Robert Flaherty

Robert Flaherty

Man of Aran

Name: Man of Aran
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1934
Duration: 76 min

United Kingdom / English / 1934 / 1h 16m

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Synopsis

Robert J. Flaherty's award-winning MAN OF ARAN uses stunning location photography and brilliant montage editing to build a forceful drama of life on the Aran Islands. Situated among the frequent and violent storms that slam into its barren landscape, the islands are 'three wastes of rock' off the western coast of Ireland. With a small crew, Flaherty spent nearly two years shooting, developing, and assembling footage of the islanders' Herculean efforts to survive in unbearably harsh conditions.