The Isle

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FROM KOREA'S MOST CONTROVERSIAL DIRECTOR A mute girl lives in an isolated fishing village, existing by selling food to passing fisherman by day and her body at night. When an ex-cop tries to commit suicide, she rescues him from death and soon a relationship starts between the two. Like two fish caught on a hook, their relationship is headed for an unexpected catastrophe. From renowned Korean director Kim Ki-duk comes a disturbing and unforgettable film about the horrors of the heart. DVD Special Features Making of THE ISLE (9 mins) Interviews (21 mins) Music Featurette (5 mins) About The Director (9 mins) About The Film (7 mins) Original Trailer Stills Gallery

Release Date: 17/05/2006
Audio tracks: Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0
Languages: Korean
Genre: Asian Cinema
Subtitles: English subtitles
Runtime: 86.0 mins
Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen
Catalogue: EYE287

"Though the controversial Korean filmmaker's latest effort is not for all tastes, it offers gorgeous imagery, effective performances, and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding."-- REEL.COM

"The evocative imagery and gentle, lapping rhythms of this film are infectious -- it gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear."--FILM THREAT

"fascinating exploration of the physical and psychological pain and pleasure of a bizarre relationship".-- BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE

"Vomiting, walk outs, fainting fits: the infamous reputation of 'The Isle' precedes it wherever it goes." - Jamie Russell, BBC

"a rare gem that demands your attention" - HORRORSCOPE