Man of Aran [videorecording] / a Gaumont-British Picture Corporation Ltd. presentation of the Gainsborough Picture ; written, directed, and photographed by Robert Flaherty in collaboration with Frances Flaherty ; produced by Michael Balcon.
DVD release of the 1934 motion picture production. Colman "Tiger" King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dillane. Special features: How the Myth was made (a 60 min. documentary about the making of Man of Aran, presented in color) -- Hidden and Seeking: a documentary excerpt featuring Frances Flaherty (presented in b&w) -- Flaherty and Film: a filmed discussion of Man of Aran with Frances Flaherty (presented in b&w) -- Looking Back: Robert J. Flaherty reflects on the making of Man of Aran (presented in color) -- Outside the Frame: a gallery of rare photos and sketches (presented in b&w). "Specially composed score based on the original Irish folk songs of the Aran Islands"--Credits. Recorded at Gainsborough Studios, Islington (London, England).
Contents:
Special features: New digital transfer; How the myth was made; Hidden and seeking; Flaherty and film; Looking back; Outside the frame.
Summary:
Documents the life of a family in a small fishing village in the Aran Islands, Ireland, as it struggles to win the daily battle against its magnificent opponent--the sea.
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