The Island (1979 film)
| La isla | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alejandro Doria |
| Written by | Aída Bortnik Alejandro Doria |
| Produced by | Lita Stantic |
| Starring | Selva Alemán Hugo Arana |
| Cinematography | Miguel Rodríguez |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
The Island (Spanish: La isla) is a 1979 Argentine drama film written and directed by Alejandro Doria. It was the first Argentine film to be a box office success during the military dictatorship. The film was also selected as the Argentine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 52nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.