1934 · 76 min · Documentary, Drama
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.
Directed by Robert Flaherty. Starring Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin of Aran and Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh.
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