SPOTLIGHT GALA and AWARDS PRESENTATION
“One of the surprise hits to come out of Telluride and Toronto…a strong candidate for the Oscar documentary short list.” – Anne Thompson, Indiewire
The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced–the literal survival of his country and everyone in it.
The archipelago nation of the Maldives, off India’s coast, looks like paradise. But the country risks being submerged underwater before the end of the century unless climate change is reversed. That sets a clear mission for the charismatic President Nasheed, who fought a dictatorship for twenty years to be elected at age 41. With stunning cinematography and music by Radiohead, director Jon Shenk (Lost Boys of Sudan) follows Nasheed in his first year in office as he lobbies other countries to help save his threatened homeland.
Recent recipient of the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Documentary Award.
Screening followed by discussion with director Jon Shenk and Oscar–winning filmmaker Michael Moore.
Viewfinders section is co-presented by History Films.
Tickets for NYU screenings are available in advance online or at the IFC Center box office. Same-day tickets are only available at the specific screening venue.
- Section of Festival:
- Galas, Viewfinders
- Expected to Attend:
- Jon Shenk
- Director:
- Jon Shenk
- Producer:
- Bonni Cohen & Richard Berge
- Cinematographer:
- Jon Shenk
- Editor:
- Pedro Kos
- Music:
- Radiohead and Stars of the Lid
- Running Time:
- 100 min.
- Language:
- English, Dhivehi
- Country:
- USA
- Official Site:
- http://www.theislandpresident.com
- On Twitter:
- @theislandpres
