Islands(1987)
Islands Synopsis
The Maysles' third film about the artists sees them trying to get three projects off the ground: wrapping the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris; wrapping the Reichstag; and surrounding eleven man-made islands in Florida with pink plastic sheets. As the latter is the only one that gets approval, it gets the bulk of this film.
Islands (1987) is a documentary film directed by David Maysles, released on October 16, 1987 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Jacques Chirac and Willy Brandt. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- David Maysles
- Status:
- Released
Islands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Maysles.
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Islands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Islands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Islands online?
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Islands (1987) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Islands?
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The main cast of Islands (1987) includes Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Jacques Chirac and Willy Brandt. The film was directed by David Maysles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Islands released?
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Islands was released on October 16, 1987 and runs for 58m.
Is Islands worth watching?
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Islands (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.