Another Island: A Portrait of the Blasket Islands

An Blascaod Mór, Great Blasket Island, is an islet off the southwest coast of the Irish mainland. For years, a declining population and treacherous waters had made life there risky. In 1953, the Irish government evacuated the 22 remaining residents of An Blascaod Mór to the nearby village of Dún Chaoin. This documentary examines aspects of the island's history and literary legacy, and features interviews with former islanders.

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Release Date

January 6, 1985

Status

Released

Original Title

Oileán Eile

Runtime

2h 2min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Irish

Production Companies

RTÉ