Like an Island vs Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible has the higher audience score (10/10 against 9/10 for Like an Island). Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 1h 46m. Like an Island is the older of the two (2022 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Like an Island
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible| Like an Island | Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 52m |
| Genres | Documentary, Fantasy | Documentary |
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Director | Tizian Büchi | Raphaël Hitier |
| Main cast | Daniel Nkubu, Ammar Abdul Kareem Khalaf, Elie Autin, Juliette Uzor | – |
Synopsis
Like an Island
For mysterious reasons, two watchmen are made to guard access to the river in an area of Lausanne where retirees and immigrant families live. Through the different people they encounter, a territory takes shape and a friendship is born. Tizian Büchi creates a fable—part documentary, part fiction and tinged with magical realism—to subtly question our surveillance society.
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals famous for their incredible ability to survive extreme conditions. Despite their funny appearance and slow, bear-like movements, they are among the most resilient creatures on Earth. They can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, enormous pressure, toxic substances, and even high levels of radiation. This documentary explores the secrets behind their remarkable survival…
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