description Rose Island Overview
Rose Island recounts the events surrounding engineer Giorgio Rosa’s creation of an artificial island in 1968. This self-declared micronation operated until its demolition in 1969. The film details the establishment and subsequent dismantling of this unique, temporary structure.
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info Rose Island Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 2020 |
help Rose Island FAQ
Was the Republic of Rose Island real?
Yes. Engineer Giorgio Rosa built a platform in the Adriatic Sea near Rimini and declared it an independent micronation in 1968.
Who plays Giorgio Rosa in Rose Island?
Elio Germano plays Giorgio in the film, with Matilda De Angelis as Gabriella. The cast also includes Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Luca Zingaretti, and François Cluzet.
Who directed Rose Island and where was it released?
Sydney Sibilia directed the Italian film, which Netflix released in 2020. Sibilia is also known for directing the Smetto Quando Voglio comedy trilogy.
What happened to the real Rose Island?
Italian authorities occupied the platform after its declaration of independence. It was demolished in 1969, ending the short-lived micronation less cheerfully than the film's comic tone might suggest.
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