We apologize for the confusion surrounding this week’s film selection. Due to an unusual and highly coincidental mix-up, two different films—Islands (Germany, 2025) and Esta Isla (Puerto Rico, 2025)—share the same translated title and year of release. We have been in contact with our booking partner to resolve the issue; however, there is not sufficient time to secure and deliver the German film for this week’s screenings. Therefore, we will proceed with scheduled screenings of and Esta Isla (Puerto Rico, 2025). We recognize that this situation may be disappointing for those expecting the German film, and we sincerely regret the error. We are working to bring the German film Islands to Munson at a later date. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Directed by Lorraine Jones and Cristian Carretero, 2025, Puerto Rico, Not Rated, 104 minutes, subtitled
Set against the lush yet unforgiving landscape of Puerto Rico, Etsa Isla is a haunting and atmospheric drama that follows a young man struggling to reconcile his past with an uncertain future. After a violent incident forces him to flee, he seeks refuge in the island’s remote interior, where the natural world offers both sanctuary and confrontation. Blending elements of magical realism with grounded, emotional storytelling, the film explores themes of guilt, identity, and the search for belonging. As memory and reality begin to blur, the island itself emerges as a powerful presence—at once protective and perilous—shaping the protagonist’s journey toward self-understanding. Praised for its striking cinematography and immersive soundscape, Etsa Isla captures the tension between isolation and connection, inviting audiences into a deeply personal yet universally resonant story.
