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Man of Aran (1934)

Man of Aran (1934)

Documentary
Release Date: 1934, May 6
Directors: Robert Flaherty
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Cast: Maggie Dirrane, Colman 'Tiger' King, Michael Dirrane, Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh, Patcheen Faherty, Tommy O'Rourke, Stephen Dirrane, Pat McDonough

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.

Keywords:

shark island fisherman ireland hardship shark fishers