The read
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
56 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert FlahertyDirector
- Robert FlahertyWriter
- John GreenwoodOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colman 'Tiger' KingA Man of Aran
- Maggie DirraneHis Wife
- Michael DirraneTheir Son
- Pat Mullin of AranShark Hunter
- Patch 'Red Beard' RuadhShark Hunter
- Patcheen FahertyShark Hunter
- Tommy O'RourkeShark Hunter
- Stephen DirraneCanoeman
- Pat McDonoughCanoeman
Stills
Themes
irelandremote islandhardshipirishmanseaweedstorm at seashark fisherstorrential windirish seafishermenfishing villageharpooner