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Launching this week on Netflix is the brilliant drama Rose Island, telling the remarkable true story of an engineer who built his own island. Brought to life in a vibrant and magical way, this Italian film stars Matilda De Angelis (The Undoing) and Elio Germano, as well as musician turned actress Violetta Zironi, and German star Tom Waschiha (Game of Thrones. To mark the release we had the pleasure of speaking to all four of the aforementioned actors – and be sure to watch both of our enjoyable chats with them in their entirety below, as they talk about the profound themes that the film explores, as we all seem to contemplate just how tempting it is to go off and live on an island. Oh, and we obviously ask De Angelis about her time working with Nicole Kidman in the drama series everyone is talking about, The Undoing.

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Netflix has debuted a new trailer for its Italian comedy drama based on a true story ‘Rose Island’.

Giorgio, a gifted yet misunderstood engineer has hit rock bottom – he’s been fired from his job, his parents won’t speak to him, and the love of his life has ditched him after he accidentally gets them both arrested (long story…). Sick of the stuffy rules of Italian society of the late 60s, Giorgio hatches an impossible plan; he will build his own island in the middle of the sea. Joined by a team of revolutionaries and outcasts, the Republic of Rose Island is founded, independence is declared and Giorgio is appointed President. However, team values and resilience are tested, as the Italian Prime Minister decides Giorgio’s idealistic island is Italy’s Enemy Number One.

Directed by Sydney Sibilia, the film stars Giorgio Rosa: Elio Germano,,Gabriella: Matilda De Angelis,...