The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Man of Aran"?
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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 & Crew
Robert Flaherty
Director
Colman 'Tiger' King
A Man of Aran
Maggie Dirrane
His Wife
Michael Dirrane
Their Son
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Pat Mullin of Aran
Shark Hunter
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Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Shark Hunter
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Patcheen Faherty
Shark Hunter
Stills
Love Letters from the Community
Every encounter with this film is unique
