Aug. 18, 2021|Germany|105 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Adventure;Reality;Romance;Thriller
Description: Black Island, also known as Schwarze Insel, is a mystery-thriller film directed by Miguel Alexandre. The movie features actors Hanns Zischler, Mercedes Müller, and others in key roles. The story begins with a shocking incident where a woman is attacked and killed by a dog. Nearby, another woman watches the scene with hatred in her eyes. The same woman later directs her malice toward the murdered woman’s son and daughter-in-law, resulting in their deaths as well. This tragic event leaves young Jonas orphaned, with only his grandfather as his remaining family. Despite their strained relationship, Jonas moves in with his grandfather to stay on the island.
A year later, life appears to have settled, but everything changes with the arrival of a new teacher. She stands out as carefree and charismatic, quickly earning the title of the “cool teacher.” However, her presence raises questions, as her behavior hints at something more sinister beneath the surface.
From the start, Black Island builds a tense and unsettling atmosphere. The reasons behind the grandmother’s death and the murder of Jonas’s parents remain unclear, adding to the mystery. The character Helena is portrayed as enigmatic and unsettling, with actions that suggest she is not what she seems. Meanwhile, the relationship between Jonas and his grandfather is strained, likely due to conflicts rooted in their shared passion for writing.
The film maintains a sense of confusion and dread throughout, blending elements of suspense and horror. It touches on disturbing themes, such as inappropriate teacher-student relationships, while also hinting at an underlying supernatural element that remains elusive for much of the story. Black Island challenges viewers to unravel its dark mysteries, leaving a lasting impression of unease.
Cast director: Miguel Alexandre
Cast actor: Philip Froissant, Hanns Zischler, Alice Dwyer, Nicole Mercedes Müller, Lieselotte Voß, Ilknur Boyraz, Charlotte Crome, Sammy Scheuritzel, Jodie Leslie Ahlborn, Isabella Herbst
Original name: Schwarze Insel