Inishmaan, Final scenes
The townspeople gathered to watch the film Man of Aran and they think that it is one of the most unique movies they have seen. One of the reasons they enjoyed the film is because it preserves traditions that are vanishing in the 21st century. The people also enjoyed the documentary is the art mastery depiction of man and nature. Also, the film captures the terrifying grandeur of the ocean for instance during the shark attack scene. The preservation of traditions is important since it reminds the audiences of their history and how it shapes who they are. The townspeople appreciating the art mastery in the film is significant because it teaches people to believe in themselves and their talents. This is because the documentary was shot in 1934, with a substandard camera with a black and white picture (McDonagh, 2015). All in all, if the story is good in your documentary, the target audience will appreciate it.
McDonagh makes a nod towards happiness and resolution by showing salvage ethnography. This is a concept that involves the recording of daily routines and practices of a particular exotic tribe. The purpose of this concept is to show the modern world about the significance of the hidden tribes. In this case, there are important traditions, behavior, cultures, and attitude that could benefit people in the civilized world. McDonagh achieves this by documenting how life off the sea is forgotten despite the numerous benefits it has. McDonagh undercuts the ending through recording everything that his subjects experience out there in the sea. Moreover, McDonagh incorporated poetic grandeur that captivated many viewers especially considering that he was filming an indigenous community. Filming live action also attracted numerous audiences that wanted to see how the ending would be. All in all, with stunning visuals and a director’s empathy, he managed to have an interesting, enigmatic, and unforgettable ending.
Reference
McDonagh, M. (2015). The cripple of Inishmaan. Bloomsbury Publishing.