Name: Islands in the City
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 2021-12-01
Duration: 23 min

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A soft-apocalyptic rom-com featuring sunsets and sweets.

Like ghosts, the temporarily shut down cruise ships lie in the port of Hamburg. A young man comes into town and is stranded on the riverbank, waiting for a message. He watches couples strolling along in the sunset and gets himself some sweets. In a moment of collective pause, ISLANDS IN THE CITY captures a fragile romance. There is a departure in the air, the destination of which no one seems to know.

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Arthouse Romance
Urban Melancholy
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Poetic Cinema
Slow-Paced & Meditative
Ephemeral Connection
Visually Evocative
Gentle Observational
Quietly Romantic

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Directed by: Marian Freistühler
Written by: Marian Freistühler
Produced by: Daviel Alonso García, Marian Freistühler, Patrick Wallochny
Music by: Ruben Christiansen, Erik Kierzek, Cornelius Wilkening

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Facts

December 1, 2021 · 23 min · Documentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy

Released: December 1, 2021
Runtime: 23 min
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language: German
Made in: Germany
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream Islands in the City?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Islands in the City worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Will Islands in the City make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Islands in the City good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Islands in the City in English?

German

No, it was made in German.