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Man of Aran (1934)
Directed by Robert J. Flaherty
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.
Rated NR | Length 76 minutes
Actors
Colman 'Tiger' King | Maggie Dirrane | Michael Dirrane | Pat Mullin of Aran | Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh | Patcheen Faherty | Tommy O'Rourke | Stephen Dirrane | Pat McDonough