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The Island (2010)

Original title: Το Νησί

2010-10-11 · 45m · EL
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Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.

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Victoria HislopWriterTheo PapadoulakisDirector

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Stelios MainasStelios MainasGiorgis PetrakisKaterina LehouKaterina LehouEleni PetrakiFilareti KomninouFilareti KomninouSofia Petraki - FieldingYoulika SkafidaYoulika SkafidaMaria PetrakiEvgenia DimitropoulouEvgenia DimitropoulouAnna Petraki / Alexis FieldingAimilios HeilakisAimilios HeilakisManolis VandoulakisAlexandros LogothetisAlexandros LogothetisNikos KiritsisOlga DamaniOlga DamaniFoteini Angelopoulou (old)Tasos NousiasTasos NousiasNikos PapadimitriouMaria ProtopappaMaria ProtopappaEvgenia KapetanakiKaterina MisichroniKaterina MisichroniElektra VlahakiOrfeas AvgoustidisOrfeas AvgoustidisAntonis Angelopoulos

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Frequently asked questions about The Island

What is The Island about?

Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.

How long is The Island?

The Island has a runtime of 45 minutes.