The Island (1974)
A commissioned work for a television series on WDR, A House for Us. FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND are a complete program in two episodes. Monika manages to convince Mr. and Mrs. Hagedorn that their daughter is not mischievous or insidious but that her parents should consult a Psychotherapist with her. But as usual all the therapists are booked out and have a long waiting list for patients. So Ute is left alone once more with her helpless parents and she is more and more drawn to the zoo and her beloved crocodiles. Thanks to Monika’s sense of responsibility and her commitment, Ute manages to break free from her isolation.
Director: Wim Wenders
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: July 7, 1974
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Lilian Seng
Production: Bavaria Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wim Wenders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Island about?
- A commissioned work for a television series on WDR, A House for Us. FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND are a complete program in two episodes. Monika manages to convince Mr. and Mrs. Hagedorn that their daughter is not mischievous or insidious but that her parents should consult a Psychotherapist with her. But as usual all the therapists are booked out and have a long waiting list for patients. So Ute is left alone once more with her helpless parents and she is more and more drawn to the zoo and her beloved crocodiles. Thanks to Monika’s sense of responsibility and her commitment, Ute manages to break free from her isolation.
- Who directed The Island?
- The Island was directed by Wim Wenders.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Lisa Kreuzer, Katja Wulff, Helga Trümper, Hansjoachim Krietsch, Nicolas Brieger.
- How long is The Island?
- The Island has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Island?
- The Island is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was The Island produced?
- The Island was produced in Germany.