Engineer Giorgio Rosa founded the independent state of "The Isle of Roses" in 1968, a platform off Rimini's coast, with Esperanto as its official language. However, the Italian authorities were displeased, viewing the micro nation as a way to avoid paying taxes on tourist revenue.
Rose Island
A visionary engineer creates a self-sufficient island nation off Italy's coast, sparking global fascination. As the Italian government labels him an enemy, he must weigh the importance of his ideals against the risks of challenging the status quo.
