The Island of Silence
Το Νησί της Σιωπής
Synopsis
"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lila Kourkoulakou
- Screenplay & Story
- Vangelis Hatzigiannis
- Original Title
- Το Νησί της Σιωπής
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lila Kourkoulakou
Vangelis Hatzigiannis
Nikos Gardelis
Giorgos Tsaoulis
Lila Kourkoulakou, Vangelis Hatzigiannis
Department Leadership Roster
Lila Kourkoulakou
Director
Vangelis Hatzigiannis
Writer
Nikos Gardelis
Director of Photography
Giorgos Tsaoulis
Editor
Lila Kourkoulakou
Producer
Vangelis Hatzigiannis
Producer
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What is The Island of Silence about?
"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.
Who directed The Island of Silence?
The Island of Silence was directed by Lila Kourkoulakou.
Who stars in The Island of Silence?
The principal cast of The Island of Silence includes Orestis Makris, Giorgos Kabanellis, Nina Sgouridou, Tzortzis Kourkoulakos, Giannis Sparidis.
When was The Island of Silence released and how long is it?
The Island of Silence was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.