Film

Man of Aran

Release year

1934

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.

Directed by

Robert Flaherty

Cast

Colman 'Tiger' King
Maggie Dirrane
Michael Dirrane
Pat Mullin of Aran
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Patcheen Faherty