Summaries

Just off the East Coast of Crete lies the isolated islet of Spinalonga. From 1903 to 1958, this desolate land served as a last refuge for those living with Hansen's disease. Can two idealists make a difference in a place steeped in sorrow?

Just off the East Coast of Crete, a mere seven hundred meters away, lies the hauntingly isolated islet of Spinalonga. From 1903 to 1958, this desolate land served as a last refuge for those living with Hansen's disease, a place of exile from the world. Amid the whispered stories of despair, a young and idealistic doctor, Stathis Chtenas, finds himself at a crossroads. After months of fruitless research and constant rebellion from his patients, the weight of Stathis' struggles threatens to shatter his already fragile mental state. But when hope seems lost, a spark ignites in the shape of Angela, a passionate volunteer doctor. Her arrival sets in motion a transformative journey as she joins forces with Stathis to persuade the Ministry of Health to shut down Spinalonga--the dreaded Island of Silence. Can two young idealists make a difference in a place steeped in sorrow?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • hospital
  • greece
  • greek
  • crete
  • athens greece
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 6, 2025
Countries of origin Greece
Language Greek
Filming locations Athens, Greece
Production companies Mesogeios Film

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 5m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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