Cannibal Island (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2009, Cannibal Island is a documentary and history film directed by Cédric Condom, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. A disturbing chapter in Russian history is explored in this documentary. In 1933, Joseph Stalin sent 6000 "unwanted" citizens of Moscow and Leningrad to a desolate Siberian island - with no food or clothes to speak of. Decades later this documentary returns to the island.

Who’s in it. Cannibal Island stars Fabrice Pierre as Ivan Portman / Narrator (voice), Natalia Dufraisse as Taissia Chokavera, Andrei Zayats as Vassili Velichko and Anton Yakovlev as Dimitri Zepkov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cannibal Island 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 Cannibal Island page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cannibal Island (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cannibal Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cannibal Island worth watching?
Cannibal Island holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cannibal Island?
Cannibal Island stars Fabrice Pierre, Natalia Dufraisse, Andrei Zayats, Anton Yakovlev and Anton Kuznetsov.
When was Cannibal Island released?
Cannibal Island was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.