Like an Island (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2022, Like an Island is a documentary and fantasy film directed by Tizian Büchi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Like an Island stars Daniel Nkubu as Vigile 1, Daniel, Ammar Abdul Kareem Khalaf as Vigile 2, Ammar, Elie Autin as Les êtres de la rivière and Juliette Uzor as Les êtres de la rivière.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Like an Island sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like an Island page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like an Island (2022)?
- In US, Like an Island is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Like an Island worth watching?
- Like an Island holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Like an Island?
- Like an Island stars Daniel Nkubu, Ammar Abdul Kareem Khalaf, Elie Autin and Juliette Uzor.
- When was Like an Island released?
- Like an Island was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.