Islander (2018)
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.
Director: Stéphane Goël
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 4, 2018
Cast
- Mathieu Amalric - Narrator (voice)
- Pedro Lenz - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Sara Oswald
Cinematography: Joakim Chardonnens
Editing: Nicolas Hislaire
Production: Climage
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Stéphane Goël
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Islander stars Mathieu Amalric, Pedro Lenz.
- How long is Islander?
- Islander has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Islander?
- Islander is a Documentary film.
- Where was Islander produced?
- Islander was produced in Switzerland.