Island
“Three women. One island. In exile, in love, in danger.”
Synopsis
Island is Paul Cox's serene and beautiful film which explores a spectrum of emotions - ranging from extreme passion to fear, leading to murder - from loneliness to sensuality. Three women from Australia, Sri Lanka, and Greece meet on a Greek island. All are exiles escaping from their own personal tragedies. Ultimately, it is the island itself, with the generosity and warmth of the islanders, which leads all three women to revelations about themselves and their place in the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Cox
- Original Title
- Island
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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What is Island about?
Island is Paul Cox's serene and beautiful film which explores a spectrum of emotions - ranging from extreme passion to fear, leading to murder - from loneliness to sensuality. Three women from Australia, Sri Lanka, and Greece meet on a Greek island. All are exiles escaping from their own personal tragedies. Ultimately, it is the island itself, with the generosity and warmth of the islanders, which leads all three women to revelations about themselves and their place in the world.
Who directed Island?
Island was directed by Paul Cox.
Who stars in Island?
The principal cast of Island includes Irene Papas, Chris Haywood, Eva Sitta, Anoja Weerasinghe, Norman Kaye.
When was Island released and how long is it?
Island was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.