Man of Aran
1934 NR 1h 16m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Man of Aran |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 18, 1934 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | remote island, ireland, storm at sea, irishman, hardship, seaweed, shark fishers, torrential wind, irish sea, fishermen, fishing village, harpooner |
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What is Man of Aran 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.
When was Man of Aran released?
Man of Aran was released on Oct 18, 1934 (status: Released).
Who directed Man of Aran?
Robert Flaherty directed Man of Aran.
What is the TMDB rating of Man of Aran?
Man of Aran has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 56 votes.