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Man of Aran

Man of Aran

(1934)

Overview

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Robert Flaherty
  2. Producer : Michael Balcon
  3. Writer : Robert Flaherty
  4. Editor : John Monck
  5. Cast : Colman 'Tiger' King,Maggie Dirrane,Michael Dirrane,Pat Mullin of Aran,Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh,Patcheen Faherty,Tommy O'Rourke,Stephen Dirrane,Pat McDonough

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Original TitleMan of Aran

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1934-05-06

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 16m

Production CompaniesGainsborough Pictures

Genres

  • Documentary

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