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Man of Aran

NR19341h 16mRobert Flaherty
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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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.

DocumentaryDrama
IrelandRemote IslandHardshipIrishmanSeaweedStorm At SeaShark FishersTorrential WindIrish SeaFishermen

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What is Man of Aran (1934) about?

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.

Who stars in Man of Aran?

Man of Aran stars Colman 'Tiger' King (A Man of Aran), Maggie Dirrane (His Wife), Michael Dirrane (Their Son), Pat Mullin of Aran (Shark Hunter), Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh (Shark Hunter). The film was directed by Robert Flaherty.

How long is Man of Aran?

Man of Aran has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated NR.

Is Man of Aran worth watching?

Man of Aran holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Documentary, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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