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.
Facts
Setting
Ireland
Filming location
Aran Islands
Production
Gainsborough Pictures
Original language
English
Stills
Festival History
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 1997 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 1954 generic
- National Board of Review 1934 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1934 generic
