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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

Additional Titles
At head of title: Robert Flaherty's
Published
[Chicago, IL] : Home Vision HVE Entertainment, [2003]
Copyright Date
©2003
Physical Description
1 videodisc (77 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators
Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951, King, Colman, Dirrane, Maggie, Dillane, Michael, Gaumont British Picture Corp, Gainsborough Studios, and Home Vision Entertainment (Firm)

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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.
Subject(s)
ISBN
078002480X
Note
DVD release of the 1934 motion picture production.
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.
Creation/Production Credits Note
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.
Participant/Performer Note
Colman "Tiger" King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dillane.
Data/Place of Event
Recorded at Gainsborough Studios, Islington (London, England).
Technical Details
DVD.
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