Screenfish Radio

In this Canadian-exclusive ScreenFish 1on1 interview, ISLANDS director Jan-Ole Gerster explains why tennis became central to the film, including the presence of a mysterious professional player. He reflects on the promise of “permanent fun” and freedom without regret, questioning whether escape ever delivers what it sells. The conversation explores spaces designed to feel removed from life and how they quietly expose desire, restlessness, and the limits of distraction.ISLANDS is in theatres on January 30th, 2026.