Robinson Crusoe Island (1999)

Robinson Crusoe Island (1999) poster

A passionate fan of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe as a 13-year-old boy, Guzmán was delighted to find in his adult years that the story is based on actual events & a real place in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 700 kilometres from the Chilean coast. This moves him to film & construct a kind of ironic travel journal as he sets out to rediscover the island, all the while in constant play with the fields of history, literature & imagination.

Director: Patricio Guzmán
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Patricio Guzmán
Editing: Catherine Mabilat
Production: JBA Production
Country: Chile, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Patricio Guzmán
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robinson Crusoe Island about?
A passionate fan of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe as a 13-year-old boy, Guzmán was delighted to find in his adult years that the story is based on actual events & a real place in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 700 kilometres from the Chilean coast. This moves him to film & construct a kind of ironic travel journal as he sets out to rediscover the island, all the while in constant play with the fields of history, literature & imagination.
Who directed Robinson Crusoe Island?
Robinson Crusoe Island was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
How long is Robinson Crusoe Island?
Robinson Crusoe Island has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is Robinson Crusoe Island?
Robinson Crusoe Island is a Documentary film.
Where was Robinson Crusoe Island produced?
Robinson Crusoe Island was produced in Chile, France.