L'incredibile storia dell'Isola delle Rose
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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.
Rose Island is a 2020 Italian comedy-adventure film based on the true story of engineer Giorgio Rosa, who built an independent micronation on a platform off the coast of Rimini in 1968. The film chronicles how Rosa's ambitious Isle of Roses—complete with Esperanto as its official language—became a tax haven that caught the attention of Italian authorities. It's a quirky, fact-inspired tale of rebellion and ingenuity now available to stream.
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Elio GermanoGiorgio Rosa
Matilda De AngelisGabriella
Fabrizio BentivoglioFranco Restivo
François CluzetJean Baptiste Toma'
Tom WlaschihaW.R. Neumann
Luca ZingarettiGiovanni Leone
Leonardo LidiMaurizio Orlandini
Fabrizio RongioneMonsieur Carlozzi
Marco PancraziBruno Spaggiari
Andrea PennacchiUlisse Rosa
Alberto AstorriPietro Bernardini- Violetta ZironiFranca
Christian GineproPoliziotto
Frank Gerrish
Christian StammThe reporter
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When was Rose Island released?
Rose Island was released on December 9, 2020.
Is Rose Island based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real 1968 establishment of the Isle of Roses, an independent micronation built by engineer Giorgio Rosa on a platform outside Italian territorial waters off Rimini.
What language is spoken in Rose Island?
The film features Esperanto as the official language of the Isle of Roses, reflecting the historical micronation's actual choice.
Why did Italian authorities oppose Rose Island?
Italian authorities viewed the micronation as a tax evasion scheme, since it operated outside territorial waters and attracted numerous tourists whose revenues weren't subject to Italian taxation.
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