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.
Key facts
Cast
Michael Dillane, Maggie Dirrane, Colman King
Original language
English
Production companies
Gainsborough Pictures
Setting
Ireland
Filming locations
Aran Islands
Crew
Cinematography
Frances Flaherty, Robert Flaherty
Editing
John Monck
Music
John Greenwood
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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
Titles
| Original title | Man of Aran | English |
| Alternate title | L'Homme d'Aran |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Robert Flaherty |
| Cast | Michael Dillane, Maggie Dirrane, Colman King |
| Cinematography | Frances Flaherty, Robert Flaherty |
| Editing | John Monck |
| Music | John Greenwood |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
