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      2018 1h 32m Documentary List
      Reviews 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. ISLANDER tells the story of this outcast through the lives of his descendants, who today seek political autonomy and a preservation of their indigenous identity. Read More Read Less

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      Phuong Le Guardian The merging of old and new narratives in this poignant film brings up crucial questions about national identities, to which there are no easy answers. Rated: 3/5 Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis 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. ISLANDER 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
      Screenwriter
      Antoine Jaccoud, Stéphane Goël
      Production Co
      Climage
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      Spanish
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 4, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 32m
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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