Where to watch Isola (2019)

Story

This documentary takes viewers to Gorgona, a small island in the Mediterranean between Tuscany and Corsica, where an agricultural penal colony operates unlike traditional prisons. Inmates here have considerable freedom to move around the island while working in vineyards, tending to livestock, and cultivating vegetable gardens. The film explores how the connection to nature and outdoor labour shapes life within this unique correctional facility.

Why watch

• Directed by Aurelio Buchwalder, offering an intimate look at an unconventional prison model
• A 70-minute documentary that presents a distinctive approach to incarceration and rehabilitation
• Streaming on DocAlliance Films, bringing an international documentary perspective to Indian audiences

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries exploring social systems and alternative approaches to incarceration will find this engaging; certificate information is unavailable, so check before watching with children.