Man of Aran
Summary:
Nonfiction filmmaking pioneer Robert Flaherty's first sound feature elaborates on themes presented in his two previous major works, Nanook of the North and Moana. In all four of his major features, including Louisiana Story, Flaherty explored the relationship of man to his natural environment. This film was shot between 1931 and 1933 on the Aran Islands, west of Ireland's ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Colman "Tiger" King
Michael Dillane
Pat Mullin
Maggie Dirrane
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Review:
Robert Flaherty spent three years on the Aran Islands shooting footage for a nonfiction film that didn't break 80 minutes, but the director didn't spend his time waiting for something dramatic to occur. In fact, several of Man of Aran's most memorable scenes were created for the cameras. A venture into stormy seas would not normally be attemp... Continue >>
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