Island Joke

1990 0h 2m DE

AnimationComedy

Synopsis

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Three men shipwrecked on a desolate island are granted a helpful gift by a mermaid, only to misuse it entirely.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lutz Stützner
Writers: Lutz Stützner, Lutz Stützner
Languages: No Language
Countries: East Germany

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RUNTIME

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Tight 2-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lutz Stützner, shot by Steffen Nielitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eva d'Bomba shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Lutz Stützner directs. Steffen Nielitz behind the camera. Eva d'Bomba cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in East Germany. Dialogue in No Language.

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1Tight 2-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Lutz Stützner, shot by Steffen Nielitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Eva d'Bomba shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.