Man of Aran

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.

1934

1h 16min

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Colman 'Tiger' King
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Maggie Dirrane
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Michael Dirrane
Their Son
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
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Patcheen Faherty
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Tommy O'Rourke
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Stephen Dirrane
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