The Dutchman's Island
The Dutchman's Island is a 2001 Spanish drama film directed by based on the novel by. It stars Pere Ponce and Cristina Plazas.
Plot
In 1969, during the late Francoist dictatorship, university lecturer Lluís Dalmau is deported to a Spanish island on the Mediterranean Coast in which the inhabitants face the prospect of the arrival of tourism and the potential demise of the traditional salt industry. He falls for feral farmer Feli.
Production
The film was produced Oberon Cinematografica and Nisa Producciones and it had the association of TVE, Canal+, TVC, and TVV. It was shot in Valencian and other languages in locations such as Formentera, Ibiza, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Release
The film premiered at the Málaga Film Festival. Distributed by Lauren Film, it was released theatrically in Spain on 5 October 2001.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed the film to be "satisfyingly rounded island yarn combining intrigue and romance", featuring "good performances from an experienced but low-profile cast", "a skillfully crafted script and airy charm".