Man of Aran (Original title)
Date: 25 April 1934 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Robert Flaherty
Synopsis: A dramatised documentary of life on the Aran Islands, off the west coast of Eire, which includes a long sequence concerning the hunt for a basking shark.Synopsis: Incidents from the life of Aran islanders living off the coast of Western Ireland. Some men bring in a boat with a leak. A boy catches fish from the clifftop, using a crab as bait. His mother harvests seaweed for the farm as her husband smashes rocks for the farm. The island's shark hunters spend two days struggling to catch a shark, as its oil is fuel for their lamps. A storm comes in and some men in their boat have trouble sailing back to land, as the wife and son watch anxiously from the clifftop.
Genre: Documentary drama
Subjects: Isles of Aran, Eire, Basking shark, Storms
Releases
Date: 25 April 1934Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundAspect ratio: 1.375:1Runtime: 75 mins 55 secs - Length: 6832 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Man of AranAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 188
Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: Man of AranAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v29 n2 Spring 2004 Pages: 73-75
Title: [Cinéaste - v29 n2 Spring 2004: no known title]Author: ARTHUR, Paul Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviewed together with LOUISIANA STORY - on their DVD release.
In: Canadian Journal of Irish Studies v29 n2 Autumn 2003 Pages: 11-16
Title: Re-imagining Man of Aran: The 'first wave' of Irish CinemaAuthor: TEMPLE-HERR, Cheryl Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Re-contextualises MAN OF ARAN as being the first of an inte- national genre of "island films". These are films character- ised by the simultaneous themes of wishing to leave and ret- urn and having a value in authenticity.
In: Positif n480 February 2001 Pages: 50-53
Title: L'homme d'Aran: ciné-poeme de Robert J. FlahertyAuthor: MICHAUD, Philippe-Alain Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of The MAN OF ARAN.
In: Camera Magazin n2 December 2000 Pages: 15-25
Title: Auf der Suche nach dem Elizier des Lebens.Der Entdecker...Author: FISCHER, Wolfgang Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article on Robert Flaherty and his films, considering their subject, style and shooting, particularly NANOOK OF THE NORTH, MAN OF ARAN, and LOUISIANA STORY.
In: Sight and Sound v4 n6 June 1994 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n6 June 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Film West n19 Winter 1994 Pages: 8-9
Title: Man of AranAuthor: BROWNE, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of the film which has, in 1994, finally been released on video.
In: The Listener v111 n2858 17 May 1984 Page: 28
Title: [The Listener - v111 n2858 17 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Art et Essai n14 16 Nov 1966
Title: [Art et Essai - n14 16 Nov 1966: no known title]Language: French
In: Cineforum n16 June 1962 Page: 596
Title: [Cineforum - n16 June 1962: no known title]Language: Italian
Description: Fiche.
In: Vision v1 n2 Summer 1962 Page: 3
Title: [Vision - v1 n2 Summer 1962: no known title]Language: English
In: Films et Documents v16 n98 December 1955
Title: [Films et Documents - v16 n98 December 1955: no known title]Language: French
In: Sight and Sound Supplement n6 May 1946 Page: 7
Title: [Sight and Sound Supplement - n6 May 1946: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits and details about the film.
In: The Picturegoer v3 n155 12 May 1934 Pages: 18-19
Title: [The Picturegoer - v3 n155 12 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: The Picturegoer v4 n166 28 Jul 1934 Page: 23
Title: [The Picturegoer - v4 n166 28 Jul 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v1 n4 May 1934 Page: 30
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v1 n4 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: The Picturegoer v3 n154 5 May 1934 Page: 13
Title: [The Picturegoer - v3 n154 5 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: The Cinema - Film Booking and Ready Reference Guide 3rd Quarter 1934 Page: 17
Title: [The Cinema - Film Booking and Ready Reference Guide - 3rd Quarter 1934: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Brief credits and review.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v1 n5 June 1934 Page: 39
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v1 n5 June 1934: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Cinema Quarterly v2 n4 Summer 1934 Page: Summer 245
Title: [Cinema Quarterly - v2 n4 Summer 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n10 Summer 1934 Page: Summer 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n10 Summer 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 4
Title: [ - : no known title]
Author: Donnelly, K.J. Pages: vi, 223 pages
Description: The chapters include some material already published elsewhere.
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: I mocassini indiani
Author: PAULON, Flavia Pages: 197p.
Description: LOUISIANA STORY pp. 135-146 The MAN OF ARAN pp. 101-116 MOANA pp. 69-85 NANOOK OF THE NORTH pp. 55-67
Title: world of Robert Flaherty
Author: GRIFFITH, Richard Pages: xxii, 165p.
Description: With over seventy photographs. English edition published: London, Gollancz, 1953. ELEPHANT BOY pp. 109-135 MAN OF ARAN pp. 83-106 MOANA pp. 47-71 NANOOK OF THE NORTH pp. 3-43
Title: Man of Aran
Author: MULLEN, Pat Pages: 286p.
Description: Also in The History of the Cinema 1895-1940 microfiche.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(17)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6858 FeetStock date: 1968BFI identifier: C-100574
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 73.43 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-765415
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-778361
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6901 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100575
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Video materials(3)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 73.43 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-765415
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-778361
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-220085
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(14)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6876 FeetStock date: 1934BFI identifier: C-100567
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6760 FeetStock date: 1950BFI identifier: C-100576
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 1569 FeetStock date: 1950BFI identifier: C-100578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6886 FeetStock date: 1937BFI identifier: C-100579
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6881 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1143407
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6858 FeetStock date: 1968BFI identifier: C-100574
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6901 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100575
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6892 FeetStock date: 1934BFI identifier: C-100568
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 6391 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100572
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: Combined as MuteLength: 6891 FeetBFI identifier: C-100573
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 508 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-100577
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6886 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-100571
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: C-100569
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundBFI identifier: C-100570
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: 25 April 1934 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Robert Flaherty
Synopsis: A dramatised documentary of life on the Aran Islands, off the west coast of Eire, which includes a long sequence concerning the hunt for a basking shark.Synopsis: Incidents from the life of Aran islanders living off the coast of Western Ireland. Some men bring in a boat with a leak. A boy catches fish from the clifftop, using a crab as bait. His mother harvests seaweed for the farm as her husband smashes rocks for the farm. The island's shark hunters spend two days struggling to catch a shark, as its oil is fuel for their lamps. A storm comes in and some men in their boat have trouble sailing back to land, as the wife and son watch anxiously from the clifftop.
Genre: Documentary drama
Subjects: Isles of Aran, Eire, Basking shark, Storms
Releases
Date: 25 April 1934Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundAspect ratio: 1.375:1Runtime: 75 mins 55 secs - Length: 6832 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(19)
a Gaumont picture: Gainsborough Pictures, Presents: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, [Producer]: Michael Balcon, Collaborator: John Goldman, Collaborator [Assistant Director]: Frances H. Flaherty, Assistant Director: Pat Mullin (john) of Aran, [Assistant Director]: David Flaherty, Scenarist: John Goldman, [Script]: Robert Flaherty, [Photography]: Robert Flaherty, Field Laboratory: John Taylor, [Field Laboratory Assistant]: Harry Watt, Editor: John Goldman, Musical Score by: John Greenwood, Musical Score under the Direction of: Louis Levy, [Sound] Recordist: H. Hand, Recorded on: British Acoustic Film, [Sound] Recorded at: Gainsborough Studios
Cast
(10)
Colman ('Tiger') King (a man of Aran), Maggie Dirrane (his wife), Michael Dillane (their son), Pat Mullin, Patch Ruadh ('red Beard'), Patcheen Faherty, Tommy O'Rourke (the shark-hunting crew), 'Big Patcheen' Conneely of the West, Stephen Dirrane, Pat Mcdonough (canoeman)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(23)
In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006 Page: 89Title: Man of AranAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 188
Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: Man of AranAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v29 n2 Spring 2004 Pages: 73-75
Title: [Cinéaste - v29 n2 Spring 2004: no known title]Author: ARTHUR, Paul Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviewed together with LOUISIANA STORY - on their DVD release.
In: Canadian Journal of Irish Studies v29 n2 Autumn 2003 Pages: 11-16
Title: Re-imagining Man of Aran: The 'first wave' of Irish CinemaAuthor: TEMPLE-HERR, Cheryl Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Re-contextualises MAN OF ARAN as being the first of an inte- national genre of "island films". These are films character- ised by the simultaneous themes of wishing to leave and ret- urn and having a value in authenticity.
In: Positif n480 February 2001 Pages: 50-53
Title: L'homme d'Aran: ciné-poeme de Robert J. FlahertyAuthor: MICHAUD, Philippe-Alain Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of The MAN OF ARAN.
In: Camera Magazin n2 December 2000 Pages: 15-25
Title: Auf der Suche nach dem Elizier des Lebens.Der Entdecker...Author: FISCHER, Wolfgang Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article on Robert Flaherty and his films, considering their subject, style and shooting, particularly NANOOK OF THE NORTH, MAN OF ARAN, and LOUISIANA STORY.
In: Sight and Sound v4 n6 June 1994 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n6 June 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Film West n19 Winter 1994 Pages: 8-9
Title: Man of AranAuthor: BROWNE, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of the film which has, in 1994, finally been released on video.
In: The Listener v111 n2858 17 May 1984 Page: 28
Title: [The Listener - v111 n2858 17 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Art et Essai n14 16 Nov 1966
Title: [Art et Essai - n14 16 Nov 1966: no known title]Language: French
In: Cineforum n16 June 1962 Page: 596
Title: [Cineforum - n16 June 1962: no known title]Language: Italian
Description: Fiche.
In: Vision v1 n2 Summer 1962 Page: 3
Title: [Vision - v1 n2 Summer 1962: no known title]Language: English
In: Films et Documents v16 n98 December 1955
Title: [Films et Documents - v16 n98 December 1955: no known title]Language: French
In: Sight and Sound Supplement n6 May 1946 Page: 7
Title: [Sight and Sound Supplement - n6 May 1946: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits and details about the film.
In: The Picturegoer v3 n155 12 May 1934 Pages: 18-19
Title: [The Picturegoer - v3 n155 12 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: The Picturegoer v4 n166 28 Jul 1934 Page: 23
Title: [The Picturegoer - v4 n166 28 Jul 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v1 n4 May 1934 Page: 30
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v1 n4 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: The Picturegoer v3 n154 5 May 1934 Page: 13
Title: [The Picturegoer - v3 n154 5 May 1934: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: The Cinema - Film Booking and Ready Reference Guide 3rd Quarter 1934 Page: 17
Title: [The Cinema - Film Booking and Ready Reference Guide - 3rd Quarter 1934: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Brief credits and review.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v1 n5 June 1934 Page: 39
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v1 n5 June 1934: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Cinema Quarterly v2 n4 Summer 1934 Page: Summer 245
Title: [Cinema Quarterly - v2 n4 Summer 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n10 Summer 1934 Page: Summer 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n10 Summer 1934: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 4
Title: [ - : no known title]
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(5)
Title: synergy of music and image in audiovisual culture: half-heard sounds and peripheral visionsAuthor: Donnelly, K.J. Pages: vi, 223 pages
Description: The chapters include some material already published elsewhere.
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: I mocassini indiani
Author: PAULON, Flavia Pages: 197p.
Description: LOUISIANA STORY pp. 135-146 The MAN OF ARAN pp. 101-116 MOANA pp. 69-85 NANOOK OF THE NORTH pp. 55-67
Title: world of Robert Flaherty
Author: GRIFFITH, Richard Pages: xxii, 165p.
Description: With over seventy photographs. English edition published: London, Gollancz, 1953. ELEPHANT BOY pp. 109-135 MAN OF ARAN pp. 83-106 MOANA pp. 47-71 NANOOK OF THE NORTH pp. 3-43
Title: Man of Aran
Author: MULLEN, Pat Pages: 286p.
Description: Also in The History of the Cinema 1895-1940 microfiche.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(17)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6858 FeetStock date: 1968BFI identifier: C-100574
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 73.43 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-765415
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-778361
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6901 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100575
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Video materials(3)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 73.43 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-765415
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-778361
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-220085
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(14)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6876 FeetStock date: 1934BFI identifier: C-100567
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6760 FeetStock date: 1950BFI identifier: C-100576
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 1569 FeetStock date: 1950BFI identifier: C-100578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6886 FeetStock date: 1937BFI identifier: C-100579
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6881 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1143407
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6858 FeetStock date: 1968BFI identifier: C-100574
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6901 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100575
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6892 FeetStock date: 1934BFI identifier: C-100568
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 6391 FeetStock date: 1984BFI identifier: C-100572
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: Combined as MuteLength: 6891 FeetBFI identifier: C-100573
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 508 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-100577
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6886 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-100571
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: C-100569
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundBFI identifier: C-100570
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film