{"id":36384,"date":"2016-03-03T21:55:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T04:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36384"},"modified":"2021-01-12T19:51:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T02:51:49","slug":"man-of-aran-1934","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36384","title":{"rendered":"Man of Aran (1934)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;It is a fight from which he will have no respite until the end of his indomitable days, or until he meets his master &#8212; the sea.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Poster-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-36385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Poster-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Poster-87x128.jpg 87w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Poster.jpg 358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nA fisherman (Colman &#8216;Tiger&#8217; King), his wife (Maggie Dirrane), and their son (Michael Dirrane) work hard to survive on the beautiful but harsh terrain of the rocky <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aranislands.com\/\">Aran Islands<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documentary<\/li>\n<li>Robert Flaherty Films<\/li>\n<li>Survival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nRenowned American documentarian <a href=\"http:\/\/sensesofcinema.com\/2002\/great-directors\/flaherty\/\">Robert Flaherty<\/a> is best known for his groundbreaking silent feature <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=24391\"><em>Nanook of the North<\/em> (1922)<\/a> &#8212; a pseudo-documentary which began a series of films based on the theme of &#8220;man against nature&#8221;, followed by <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=25720\"><em>Moana<\/em> (1926)<\/a> and this title. As in <em>Nanook&#8230;<\/em> and <em>Moana<\/em>, Flaherty deliberately crafts a story meant to represent an archetypal &#8220;survival culture&#8221;, utilizing &#8220;realistic drama&#8221; rather than strict ethnography: once again, he casts various striking-looking villagers as Father, Mother, and Child:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery3-405x270.png 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and a pivotal scene &#8212; when a group of fishermen spend two days capturing a shark &#8212; was staged after teaching the participants how to carry out this survival skill of their recent ancestors. With all that said, <em>Man of Aran<\/em> remains an undeniably striking film, and accomplishes its goal of demonstrating how challenging it can be for humans to exist in less-than-convenient geographic locations. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Seaweed-405x270.png 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Sheep-405x270.png 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While not must-see, film fanatics will likely be curious to check this title out at least once &#8212; and if you do, be sure to follow up immediately by watching the essential 1976 documentary <em>How the Myth Was Made<\/em> (included on the DVD), in which a filmmaker tracked down the original actors and crew and learned how the film impacted the tiny island community (primarily in terms of tourism, it turns out).    <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-of-Aran-Documentary-405x270.png 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consistently impressive imagery and cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery1.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery1-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery2.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery2-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Man-of-Aran-Imagery2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, but it&#8217;s worth a look for its historical interest. Listed as a film with Historical Importance and a Personal Recommendation in the back of Peary&#8217;s book. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0025456\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1934\/10\/19\/archives\/the-criterion-presents-flahertys-man-of-aran-the-age-of-innocence.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s818aran.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qnetwork.com\/index.php?page=review&#038;id=1197\">Q Network Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;It is a fight from which he will have no respite until the end of his indomitable days, or until he meets his master &#8212; the sea.&#8221; Synopsis: A fisherman (Colman &#8216;Tiger&#8217; King), his wife (Maggie Dirrane), and their son (Michael Dirrane) work hard to survive on the beautiful but harsh terrain of the rocky Aran Islands. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Documentary Robert Flaherty Films Survival Review: Renowned American documentarian Robert Flaherty is best known for his groundbreaking silent&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36384\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=36384"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63094,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36384\/revisions\/63094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=36384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=36384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=36384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}