About Jan-Ole Gerster
EIFF: Islands is a film screening at Screen 4 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running for 125 minutes. Directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, the film follows an aimless former tennis champion living a life of casual work and hedonism on the island of Fuerteventura, who finds himself drawn into a web of mystery involving a young, troubled family. Described as enigmatic and beautifully shot, the film is a taut, mysterious and Highsmith-esque existential thriller. This is an unclassified film for audiences aged 18 and over, with content warnings including distressing themes, scenes of a sexual nature, strong language, death and dying, and substance abuse.
Why see this show?
A beautifully shot existential thriller set on Fuerteventura, where an idle former tennis champion gets entangled in something far darker than his quiet life. Slow-burn, enigmatic and reminiscent of Highsmith — ideal for fans of psychological tension.
£12 (10)
Saturday 16 August 2025
All performances at 20:30
125 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the film about?
An aimless former tennis champion living on the island of Fuerteventura is drawn into a web of mystery involving a young, troubled family. It is described as a taut, mysterious and Highsmith-esque existential thriller.
How long is the screening?
The film runs for 125 minutes.
Where is it screened?
EIFF: Islands screens at Screen 4 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age classification?
The film is unclassified and is for audiences aged 18 and over.
What are the content warnings?
The film contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, strong language and swearing, and references to death and dying and substance abuse.
How much are tickets?
See the booking link on this page for current ticket prices.
About This Performance
EIFF: Islands is a events performance at Screen 4 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 125 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
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Venue: Screen 4
Screen 4 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £12
Age Guidance: 18+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information Death and dying, Substance abuse. Unclassified: 18+
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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.EIFF: Islands represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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