---
title: "The Island"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-island-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 676581
imdb_id: "tt12254200"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Island (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-island-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Island is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Music. Produced and broadcast by Aparte Film, Take Five, Komadoli Studio. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A doctor’s voluntary exile meets unexpected visitors on a Mediterranean island."

### Why Watch
- Visually distinctive animation
- Explores isolation and human connection
- Innovative diary‑as‑augmented‑reality device

### Caveats & Content Note
- Abstract narrative may divide viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with surreal, introspective storytelling.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: surreal, introspective, drama, animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anca Damian
- **Networks / Studios**: Aparte Film, Take Five, Komadoli Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Bălănescu** as *Robinson*
- **Lucian Ionescu** as *Friday*
- **Cristina Juncu** as *The Mermaid*
- **Ada Milea** as *Mary*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
Robinson, a doctor who lives voluntarily in solitude on a Mediterranean island.

### Q: What disrupts Robinson’s solitude?
Migrants, NGOs, guards and a castaway named Friday arrive on the island.

### Q: How does Robinson record his experiences?
He keeps a diary that functions like augmented reality, noting extraordinary beings and events.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated drama with musical elements.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/676581)

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