Egomania: Island Without Hope (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Egomania: Island Without Hope is a drama and horror film directed by Christoph Schlingensief, running about 87 minutes. “The Greatest Love Drama of All Time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Egomania is a visually stunning end-of-the-world melodrama about lust, jealousy and murder set amidst solar eclipses, orchestral chants and the distant thunder of the boiling sea. The film’s characters – riddled with unconscious desires – find themselves imprisoned on an island. Drawing parallels to the work of British filmmaker Derek Jarman and staring Jarman’s actress-muse Tilda Swinton, Schlingensief’s raw and almost mythological film stands in contrast to his more offensive efforts.
Who’s in it. Egomania: Island Without Hope stars Udo Kier as Baron Tante Teufel, Tilda Swinton as Sally, Uwe Fellensiek as William and Anna Fechter as Ria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Egomania: Island Without Hope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Egomania: Island Without Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Egomania: Island Without Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Egomania: Island Without Hope (1987)?
- In US, Egomania: Island Without Hope is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Egomania: Island Without Hope worth watching?
- Egomania: Island Without Hope holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Egomania: Island Without Hope?
- Egomania: Island Without Hope stars Udo Kier, Tilda Swinton, Uwe Fellensiek, Anna Fechter and Anastasia Kudelka.
- When was Egomania: Island Without Hope released?
- Egomania: Island Without Hope was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.