The Order

APPROPIATE

1973 / 44min.

Rating5.7

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Pollet provides an insight into life on the leper colony of Spinalonga, an island off Crete, through the eyes of Raimondakis, who tells the story of his life to the camera after having been excluded from his community to spend years of his life on the island with his fellow sufferers. Themes addressed include love, community, companionship and death and the importance of these values to all people whatever their state of health.

Directors

Actors

Philippe Sollers

Raimondakis

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