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Islands (2002) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this film.

What is Islands about?

Islands is a short documentary. A shipwrecked American marine, played by Robert Mitchum, yearns for an Irish nun, portrayed by Deborah Kerr, in the 1956 film Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison. Set in 1944 in the Pacific, the film was shot in Tobago, where Trinidadian Chinese extras depicted Japanese soldiers. Islands, an experimental video, deconstructs this cinematic narrative to comment on the Caribbean's relationship with film. The artist's uncle, Clive, appears as one of the extras in the production.

When was Islands released?

Islands was released in 2002.

How long is Islands?

Islands has a runtime of 9 minutes.

What genre is Islands?

Islands is classified as Nature, Arts, Health.