Islands
Originally released in 1987. Islands is a documentary film. directed by David Maysles. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christo, Jeanne-Claude, and Jacques Chirac
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Islands about?
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 m...
Who directed Islands?
Islands was directed by David Maysles.
How long is Islands?
Islands has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Islands released?
Islands was released on October 16, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Islands?
The main cast of Islands includes Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Jacques Chirac, Willy Brandt.