Islands in the City (2021)

A soft-apocalyptic rom-com featuring sunsets and sweets.

Islands in the City (2021) poster

Like ghosts, the temporarily shut down cruise ships lie in the port of Hamburg. A young man comes into town and is stranded on the riverbank, waiting for a message. He watches couples strolling along in the sunset and gets himself some sweets. In a moment of collective pause, ISLANDS IN THE CITY captures a fragile romance. There is a departure in the air, the destination of which no one seems to know.

Director: Marian Freistühler
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 23 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Julian Gillmann
Production: Ohne Falsch Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness

Keywords

cruising, loneliness, cruise ship, mailbox, sunset, waiting, covid-19, riverside

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islands in the City about?
Like ghosts, the temporarily shut down cruise ships lie in the port of Hamburg. A young man comes into town and is stranded on the riverbank, waiting for a message. He watches couples strolling along in the sunset and gets himself some sweets. In a moment of collective pause, ISLANDS IN THE CITY captures a fragile romance. There is a departure in the air, the destination of which no one seems to know.
Who directed Islands in the City?
Islands in the City was directed by Marian Freistühler.
Who stars in Islands in the City?
Islands in the City stars Nils Timm, Pavlo Dalakishvili, Marian Freistühler.
How long is Islands in the City?
Islands in the City has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Islands in the City?
Islands in the City is a Documentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
Where was Islands in the City produced?
Islands in the City was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Islands in the City?
The themes of Islands in the City include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.