Man of Aran (1934)

7.3/10 76 min Documentary Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Colman 'Tiger' King

A Man of Aran

Maggie Dirrane

His Wife

Michael Dirrane

Their Son

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