The Island of Idealists
L'isola degli idealisti
Synopsis
The peaceful balance of a family living in seclusion on an island at the mouth of the Po River is shattered by the unexpected arrival of two fugitives on the run after a robbery. The idealistic family, determined to guide the bandits back to the right path, decides to hide them from the police. This forced coexistence, marked by suspicion, seduction, and subtle deceptions, sparks a clash between two opposing worlds: the utopian purity of the family and the ruthless cynicism of crime
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Tommaso Ragno
Celestino Reffi
Elena Radonicich
Beatrice Navi
Renato Carpentieri
Antonio Reffi
Michela Cescon
Antonio Reffi
Mimmo Borrelli
Vittorio
Renato De Simone
Guido Cenere
Toni Laudadio
Giovanni Marengadi
Vincenzo Nemolato
Commissario Carrua
Chiara Caselli
Jole
Antonio Rezza
Monsiù
Rossella De Martino
Teresa
Hildegard De Stefano
Lara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festa del Cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elisabetta Sgarbi
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisabetta Sgarbi, Eugenio Lio
- Original Title
- L'isola degli idealisti
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $31K
- Production Studios
- BiBi Film, Betty Wrong Productions, RAI Cinema, MiC, Emilia-Romagna Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elisabetta Sgarbi
Elisabetta Sgarbi, Eugenio Lio, Giorgio Scerbanenco
Andres Arce Maldonado
Andres Arce Maldonado
Angelo Barbagallo
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabetta Sgarbi
Director
Elisabetta Sgarbi
Screenplay
Eugenio Lio
Screenplay
Andres Arce Maldonado
Director of Photography
Andres Arce Maldonado
Editor
Monica Sallustio
Production Design
Gaia Calderone
Costume Design
Angelo Barbagallo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Island of Idealists.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island of Idealists
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Island of Idealists about?
The peaceful balance of a family living in seclusion on an island at the mouth of the Po River is shattered by the unexpected arrival of two fugitives on the run after a robbery. The idealistic family, determined to guide the bandits back to the right path, decides to hide them from the police. This forced coexistence, marked by suspicion, seduction, and subtle deceptions, sparks a clash between two opposing worlds: the utopian purity of the family and the ruthless cynicism of crime
Who directed The Island of Idealists?
The Island of Idealists was directed by Elisabetta Sgarbi.
Who stars in The Island of Idealists?
The principal cast of The Island of Idealists includes Tommaso Ragno, Elena Radonicich, Renato Carpentieri, Michela Cescon, Mimmo Borrelli.
When was The Island of Idealists released and how long is it?
The Island of Idealists was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Island of Idealists make at the box office?
The Island of Idealists grossed $31K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Island of Idealists based on a book or true story?
The Island of Idealists is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giorgio Scerbanenco".