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Islander (2018)

Name: Islander
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-08-04
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Pedro Lenz

Islander (2018), directed by Stéphane Goël, starring Mathieu Amalric and Pedro Lenz.

08/04/2018 BR Documentary 1h 32m

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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. 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.

Joakim ChardonnensCinematography
Stéphane GoëlDirector, Producer, Writer
Nicolas HislaireEditing
Antoine JaccoudWriter

Trivia

It premiered on August 4, 2018, a Saturday.
It runs 1h32 — a typical feature length.
Its original title is "Insulaire".
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on True Story, DocAlliance Films.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosClimage
CountriesSwitzerland
LanguagesFrench, Spanish
StatusReleased

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Joakim Chardonnens Cinematography
Stéphane Goël Director
Nicolas Hislaire Editing
Stéphane Goël Producer
Antoine Jaccoud Writer
Stéphane Goël Writer

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What is Islander about?

Islander: 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 t…

Who directed Islander?

Islander was directed by Stéphane Goël in 2018.

Who stars in Islander?

The cast of Islander includes Mathieu Amalric and Pedro Lenz.

How long is Islander?

Islander runs for 92 minutes, or 1h32.

Where can I watch Islander?

Islander is available on True Story and DocAlliance Films. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.