Storyline
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 & Crew
Colman 'Tiger' King
A Man of Aran
Lead
Maggie Dirrane
His Wife
Michael Dirrane
Their Son
PM
Pat Mullin of Aran
Shark Hunter
P'
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Shark Hunter
PF
Patcheen Faherty
Shark Hunter
TO
Tommy O'Rourke
Shark Hunter
SD
Stephen Dirrane
Canoeman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Flaherty's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Man of Aran is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
