Living in one of the last military bases of a hedonistic French military group in 1970s Madagascar, 10-year-old Thomas gradually discovers that the surface of his family’s blissful life on the idyllic island is cracking. Inspired by the comic book hero Fantomet, Thomas spies on those around him and discovers the hidden, intertwined political and sexual lives of colonizers and colonized. As his move approaches, Thomas wonders whether the memories he’s made are even worth cherishing.
Red Island - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Red Island |
Genre: | Drama |
Language: | French |
Director: | Robin Campillo |
Main Cast: | Nadia Tereszkiewicz · Colette Lopez ; Quim Gutiérrez · Robert Lopez ; Charlie Vauselle · Thomas Lopez ; Amely Rakotoarimalala · Miangaly ; Hugues ... |
Release Date: | Nov 15, 2024 |
Banner: | Les Films de Pierre, Playtime, Scope Pictures, France 3 Cinéma |
Music: | Red Island |
Budget: | Not available |
Runtime: | 1h 56m |
Red Island Movie Info
Living in 1970s Madagascar on one of the last military bases of the hedonistic French military group, 10-year-old Thomas gradually realizes that the surface of his family’s blissful life on the idyllic island is beginning to crack. Inspired by the comic book hero Fantomet, Thomas spies on those around him and discovers the hidden, intertwined political and sexual lives of the colonizers and the colonized. As his move approaches, Thomas begins to wonder if the memories he’s made are worth preserving.