In the late 1960s, an Italian engineer built his own island in the Adriatic sea, which housed a restaurant, bar, souvenir shop and even a post office. It is an extraordinary story, which has gone largely untold for decades.
That's about to change with the release of Rose Island, a new Netflix film which follows the true story of Giorgio Rosa and his battle with the Italian authorities for his self-made structure to be recognised as an independent state.
Looks like a fascinating film coming up on Netflix, about the Rose Island micronation - must admit I hadn't heard of this nation, shades of Sealand...
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55092341
That's about to change with the release of Rose Island, a new Netflix film which follows the true story of Giorgio Rosa and his battle with the Italian authorities for his self-made structure to be recognised as an independent state.
Looks like a fascinating film coming up on Netflix, about the Rose Island micronation - must admit I hadn't heard of this nation, shades of Sealand...
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55092341