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L'Incredibile storia dell'Isola Delle Rose

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L'Incredibile storia dell'Isola Delle Rose

2020

1h 57m

Drama

Comedy

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An idealistic engineer builds his own island off the coast of Italy and declares it a nation, drawing the attention of the world — and the government.

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Linda Marric

NME (New Musical Express)

Sibilia and co-writer Francesca Manieri successfully mix whimsy and pathos to give us something truly inspiring.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2020

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

You wait for anything much to happen.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 9, 2020

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Josh Slater-Williams

Little White Lies

Entertaining adaptation of an anarchistic story that deserves to be better known.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 8, 2020

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Man builds own country; language and drinking.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 17, 2020

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

The film's account (with Elio Germano as Rosa) certainly doesn't stake out new territory, but its tale of mavericks pursuing their dream and defying stuffy politicians is lively enough.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 14, 2020

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John Serba

Decider

A granddaddy of a wasted opportunity.

Dec 11, 2020

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Benoit B

A good watch if you cant find anything else, very VERY boring at some parts(especially the start) however every single ministry scenes were absolutely perfect.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Torin F

ROSE ISLAND offers an entertaining adaptation of true events in late 1960's Italy. There are interesting anarchist underpinnings that give the story an inspiring air, but it's also true that nothing much happens, on the island or in the film, beyond some parties and some expected conflict and resolution, bringing a few people closer. Perhaps there's deeper insight right there---such is probably the case with most bold endeavors, and the film delivers this sense quite admirably.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/05/23

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S R

Interesting story, but it was tough to get by the bad dubbing and cheese. I did enjoy learning a little about international law for islands and wanted to learn more. It was on Netlfix.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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Justin V

the acting feels natural and easily drew me into feeling the stubbornness and determination of the characters. Unlikely and amazing as the story sounds, knowing this is a true story grounded me into the reality of the moments these people lived, and the realisation that we should always do what we believe in. This is not an action movie. What goes on are emotions not scenes.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Mouse of L

A very interesting story and a great comedy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

As a fan of Italian cinema I really apperciate this movie. Just the fact that we barely see any kisses on screen but the plot is build on the romantic storyline is worth of something

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Sydney Sibilia

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Elio Germano

Giorgio Rosa

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Franco Restivo

Tom Wlaschiha

Wolfgang Rudy Neumann

Luca Zingaretti

Giovanni Leone

François Cluzet

Jean Baptiste Toma

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An idealistic engineer builds his own island off the coast of Italy and declares it a nation, drawing the attention of the world — and the government.

Director: Sydney Sibilia
Producer: Matteo Rovere
Screenwriter: Sydney Sibilia, Francesca Manieri
Production Co: Groenlandia
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2020
Runtime: 1h 57m

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