Islander
Insulaire
Synopsis
In 1877 a Swiss aristocrat, Alfred von Rodt, became the governor of the remote Chilean island that gave birth to the legend of Robinson Crusoe. Exiled from his country and family, Von Rodt strived to build a utopian “little kingdom” until his death, but failed and lost his entire fortune. The film tells the story of this outcast through the lives of his descendants, who today seek political autonomy and a preservation of their indigenous identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Goël
- Screenplay & Story
- Stéphane Goël, Antoine Jaccoud
- Original Score
- Sara Oswald
- Original Title
- Insulaire
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Climage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Goël
Stéphane Goël, Antoine Jaccoud
Sara Oswald
Joakim Chardonnens
Nicolas Hislaire
Stéphane Goël
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Goël
Producer
Stéphane Goël
Writer
Antoine Jaccoud
Writer
Nicolas Hislaire
Editor
Stéphane Goël
Director
Joakim Chardonnens
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Islander.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Islander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Islander about?
In 1877 a Swiss aristocrat, Alfred von Rodt, became the governor of the remote Chilean island that gave birth to the legend of Robinson Crusoe. Exiled from his country and family, Von Rodt strived to build a utopian “little kingdom” until his death, but failed and lost his entire fortune. The film tells the story of this outcast through the lives of his descendants, who today seek political autonomy and a preservation of their indigenous identity.
Who directed Islander?
Islander was directed by Stéphane Goël.
Who stars in Islander?
The principal cast of Islander includes Mathieu Amalric, Pedro Lenz.
When was Islander released and how long is it?
Islander was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Islander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Islander was composed by Sara Oswald.