Captain Corelli's Mandolin
– When a Greek fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during WWII, his fiancee falls in love wi..
When a Greek fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during WWII, his fiancee falls in love with the local Italian commander. The film is based on a novel about an Italian soldier's experiences during the Italian occupation of the Greek island of Cephalonia (Kefalonia), but Hollywood made it into a pure love story by removing much of the "unpleasant" stuff.
17 Aug 2001
English, Greek, German, Italian
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
John Madden
Shawn Slovo (screenplay), Louis de Bernières (novel)
Penélope Cruz, John Hurt, Christian Bale, Irene Papas
In 1941, Italy allies with Germany and ruthlessly conquers the much weaker country of Greece. On a remote Greek island, an Italian artillery garrison is established to maintain order. One Italian officer, Captain Corelli, adopts an attitude of mutual co-existence with the Greeks and engages in such activities as music festivals and courting the daughter of a local doctor. In 1943, however, after Italy surrenders to the Allies and changes sides in the war, Captain Corelli must defend the Greek island against a German invasion.
2 wins & 5 nominations.
$25,261,240
Universal Pictures