Man of Aran /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Gaumont British Picture Corp, Gainsborough Studios, Home Vision Entertainment (Firm), Janus Films, Carlton Television
Other Authors: Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951, King, Colman, Dirrane, Maggie, Dillane, Michael
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Chicago, Ill.] : Home Vision Entertainment, [2003]
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Description
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.
Item Description:"Janus Films"--Container.
"Carlton"--Container.
"Specially composed score based on the original Irish folk songs of the Aran Islands"--Credits.
Originally released as motion picture in 1934.
New digital transfer.
Aspect ratio 1.33:1.
Special features: How the myth was made: a 60 min. documentary about the making of Man of Aran -- Hidden and seeking: a documentary excerpt featuring Frances Flaherty -- Flaherty and film: a filmed discussion of Man of Aran with Frances Flaherty -- Looking back: Robert J. Flaherty reflects on the making of Man of Aran -- Outside the frame: a gallery of rare photos and sketches.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (77 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leaflet.
Format:DVD; Dolby digital, mono.
Production Credits:Original music, John Greenwood ; musical score by John Greenwood under the direction of Louis Levy ; music direction, Louis Levy ; editor and scenarist, John Goldman ; cinematography, Robert J. Flaherty ; assistant director, Pat Mullin (John), of Aran.
ISBN:078002480X