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Egomania: Island Without Hope (1986): Cast

Egomania: Island Without Hope (1986) movie poster

Egomania: Island Without Hope is a 1986 drama directed by Christoph Schlingensief, starring Tilda Swinton as Sally, Udo Kier and Dietrich Kuhlbrodt. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Egomania: Island Without Hope (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
DEM Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Egomania: Island Without Hope About?

The premise of Egomania: Island Without Hope without spoilers.

A visually arresting end‑of‑the‑world melodrama, Egomania follows characters driven by hidden lust, jealousy and murder as they become trapped on a storm‑lashed island. Set against solar eclipses, orchestral chants and a boiling sea, the film evokes Derek Jarman’s mythic style, starring Tilda Swinton and a raw contrast to Schlingensief’s work.

Egomania: Island Without Hope Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • love
  • surrealism
  • train
  • slow motion
  • father son relationship
  • sex
  • party
  • boat
  • vampire
  • pregnancy
  • dream sequence
  • bridge
+6 more
  • jealousy
  • quotation
  • man dresses as a woman
  • island
  • forbidden love
  • experimental film
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Cast & crew

Egomania: Island Without Hope Cast & Characters

Tilda Swinton leads the cast as Sally, with Udo Kier as Baron Tante Teufel and Dietrich Kuhlbrodt as Notary. Directed by Christoph Schlingensief; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Christoph Schlingensief

More films directed by Christoph Schlingensief: The 120 Days of Bottrop, United Trash, The German Chainsaw Massacre and 100 Years of Adolf Hitler – The Last Hour in the Führerbunker.

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Egomania: Island Without Hope Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “에고마니아” and “自负者 - 无望之岛”.

Also known as
  • 에고마니아
  • 自负者 - 无望之岛

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Egomania: Island Without Hope FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Egomania: Island Without Hope, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Egomania: Island Without Hope?

Egomania: Island Without Hope runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Egomania: Island Without Hope released?

Egomania: Island Without Hope was released on October 24, 1986.

Who directed Egomania: Island Without Hope?

Egomania: Island Without Hope was directed by Christoph Schlingensief.

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Who is in the cast of Egomania: Island Without Hope?

Egomania: Island Without Hope stars Tilda Swinton as Sally, Udo Kier as Baron Tante Teufel and Dietrich Kuhlbrodt as Notary, among 11 credited actors.

Does Egomania: Island Without Hope have a post-credit scene?

No. Egomania: Island Without Hope has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Egomania: Island Without Hope in?

The original language of Egomania: Island Without Hope is German.

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