Islands (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Islands is a notable film directed by Stefano Chiantini.
What it’s about. Ivan is an undocumented immigrant from Eastern Europe who is in Italy looking for work to support himself and his father, who has a gambling addiction. When Ivan hears of work on a nearby island, he makes the trip only to be cheated and beaten by unscrupulous thugs. When all seems bleak, Ivan is befriended by Martina, an eccentric woman who never speaks and lives with Father Enzo, a compassionate priest who takes in misfits and transients. Despite his warm heart, Enzo has a harsh personality which has only gotten worse since he's been bedridden by a stroke. Enzo's sister helps look after him, but he's certain she only wants to gain control of land he owns but uses only to keep bees, which are cared for by Martina. As Ivan becomes part of the priest's household, he helps make Enzo's life more harmonious and bonds with the normally shy Martina, but not everyone in the community takes so kindly to the stranger who is clearly not Italian.
Who’s in it. Islands stars Asia Argento as Martina, Giorgio Colangeli as Don Enzo, Anna Ferruzzo and Ivan Franěk as Ivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Islands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Islands page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Islands (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Islands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Islands worth watching?
- Islands holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Islands?
- Islands stars Asia Argento, Giorgio Colangeli, Anna Ferruzzo, Ivan Franěk and Eugenio Krauss.
- When was Islands released?
- Islands was released in 2011.