The Island of Silence poster

The Island of Silence (1958)

Movie ★ 9.5 65 min

Drama Documentary

"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.

Lila Kourkoulakou Director Vangelis Hatzigiannis Writer

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
August 14, 1958
Runtime
65 min
IMDb
tt0288655
Country
Language

Cast

Orestis Makris Orestis Makris Giorgos Kabanellis Giorgos Kabanellis Nina Sgouridou Nina Sgouridou Tzortzis Kourkoulakos Giannis Sparidis Giannis Sparidis

More Like This

More like The Island of Silence ›
The Silence 1963 ★ 7.5
Johnny Belinda 1948 ★ 6.8
The Silence of the Lambs 1991 ★ 8.3
The Piano 1993 ★ 7.4
Voice of Silence 2020 ★ 7.4
Anna 2021 ★ 7.1
Sleepless in Seattle 1993 ★ 6.7
A Place in the World 1992 ★ 7.4
My Thoughts Are Silent 2020 ★ 7.6
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One 1968 ★ 6.9
Rain 1932 ★ 6.6
The Pearl Button 2015 ★ 6.9

Also Worth Watching

Van Gogh: Painted with Words 2010
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet 2002
In the Realms of the Unreal 2004
The Captains 2011
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise 2025
Extremis 2016
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? 2021
Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story 2013
A Toxic Love Story 2026
180° South 2010
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) 2022
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe 2014
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me 2022
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 2022
Maidentrip 2014
All That Breathes 2022
McQueen 2018
Ronaldo 2015

Frequently asked questions

What is The Island of Silence about?
"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.
Who directed The Island of Silence?
The Island of Silence was directed by Lila Kourkoulakou.
Who stars in The Island of Silence?
The Island of Silence stars Orestis Makris, Giorgos Kabanellis, Nina Sgouridou, Tzortzis Kourkoulakos.
When was The Island of Silence released?
The Island of Silence is a 1958 drama, documentary film.
Where can I watch The Island of Silence?
You can watch The Island of Silence with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.