Rose Island (2020)

In 1968, engineer Giorgio Rosa established the independent state called "The Isle of Roses" off the coast of Rimini, built on a platform outside the territorial waters, with Esperanto as the official language. The Italian authorities did not take it well because the micronation was seen as an expedient to not pay taxes on the revenues obtained thanks to the arrival of numerous tourists and curious people.

Genres: Comedy, Adventure

What to watch after Rose Island

• Mixed by Erry (2023) — Sydney Sibilia directed both
• I Can Quit Whenever I Want (2014) — Sydney Sibilia directed both
• Italian Race (2016) — Matilda De Angelis appears in both
• Respiro (2002) — Elio Germano appears in both
• Martin Eden (2019)
• A Magnificent Haunting (2012) — Same feel: whimsical, optimistic