
Red Island
Directed by Robin Campillo
Produced by Les Films de Pierre, SCOPE Pictures
A nostalgic coming-of-age portrait of a child's awakening consciousness during the twilight of French colonialism in Madagascar.
Madagascar, at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. On an air base of the French army, the soldiers live the last carefree years of colonialism. Influenced by his readings of Fantômette, Thomas, a child who is not yet 10 years old, gradually forges a look at the world around him.
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Is Red Island scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Red Island easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Red Island violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Red Island sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Red Island end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Red Island
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Red Island
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Red Island, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Red Island, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Red Island, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































