Islander

A quiet, reflective documentary that weaves past and present into a meditation on exile, legacy, and belonging.

Directed by

Stéphane Goël

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Mathieu Amalric, Pedro Lenz

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, colonialism, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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