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Man of Aran poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.0 / 100
1934·Drama / Documentary·1h 16m

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.

Above the Line
Robert J. Flaherty·DirectorRobert Flaherty·WriterRobert Flaherty·Director of PhotographyJohn Greenwood·Original Music ComposerJohn Monck·Editor
Cast
Colman 'Tiger' King·A Man of AranMaggie Dirrane·His WifeMichael Dirrane·Their SonPat Mullin of Aran·Shark HunterPatch 'Red Beard' Ruadh·Shark HunterPatcheen Faherty·Shark HunterTommy O'Rourke·Shark HunterStephen Dirrane·CanoemanPat McDonough·Canoeman
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Flaherty·DirectorPat Mullin of Aran·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Robert Flaherty·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Flaherty·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Monck·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
John Greenwood·Original Music ComposerLeighton Lucas·Additional MusicSlim Hand·Sound RecordistLouis Levy·Music Director
Production· 1
Michael Balcon·Producer
By the Numbers
79.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

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Key Elements
RopeCapPoleSea
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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