Tanya's Island
“Where her wildest fantasies turned to terror.”
Synopsis
Tanya is a female model who lives with her boyfriend Lobo, a surrealist painter who is extremely violent. Subjected to Lobo's constant abuse, Tanya dreams of escaping to a desert island, which comes true. The only other being on her island is an enormous blue-eyed man-ape who was born from one of Lobo's paintings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Sole
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Brousseau
- Original Score
- Jean Musy
- Original Title
- Tanya's Island
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- International Film Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Sole
Pierre Brousseau
Jean Musy
Mark Irwin
Andrew Henderson, Michael MacLaverty
Pierre Brousseau, Fran Rosati
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Sole
Director
Pierre Brousseau
Writer
Pierre Brousseau
Producer
Fran Rosati
Producer
Andrew Henderson
Editor
Michael MacLaverty
Editor
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Jean Musy
Original Music Composer
Julie Whitfield
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanya's Island
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What is Tanya's Island about?
Tanya is a female model who lives with her boyfriend Lobo, a surrealist painter who is extremely violent. Subjected to Lobo's constant abuse, Tanya dreams of escaping to a desert island, which comes true. The only other being on her island is an enormous blue-eyed man-ape who was born from one of Lobo's paintings.
Who directed Tanya's Island?
Tanya's Island was directed by Alfred Sole.
Who stars in Tanya's Island?
The principal cast of Tanya's Island includes Vanity, Richard Sargent, Mariette Levesque, Don McLeod, Donny Burns.
When was Tanya's Island released and how long is it?
Tanya's Island was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Tanya's Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tanya's Island was composed by Jean Musy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tanya's Island?
Tanya's Island holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).