Plot — What is Like an Island about?
For mysterious reasons, two watchmen are made to guard access to the river in an area of Lausanne where retirees and immigrant families live. Through the different people they encounter, a territory takes shape and a friendship is born. Tizian Büchi creates a fable—part documentary, part fiction and tinged with magical realism—to subtly question our surveillance society.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2022 |
| Genre | Documentary, Fantasy |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 106 min |
| Audience Score | 95% (9.5/10, 2 votes) |
Like an Island — FAQ
Is Like an Island worth watching? Like an Island holds a 9.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. For mysterious reasons, two watchmen are made to guard access to the river in an area of Lausanne where retirees and immigrant families live. Through the different people they encounter, a territory takes shape and a fri
Who directed Like an Island? Directed by Tizian Büchi.
Who is in the cast of Like an Island? It stars Daniel Nkubu, Ammar Abdul Kareem Khalaf, Elie Autin, Juliette Uzor.
Where can I stream Like an Island? You can stream Like an Island on DocAlliance Films. Availability may vary by region.
When did Like an Island release? It released in 2022.
