Mediterraneo

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Mediterraneo

R

Released Mar 22, 1991

1h 45m

Comedy

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When a group of Italian soldiers washes up on a Greek island after the Allies sink their ship, the men initially believe that the region is deserted. However, they discover that the islanders have been in hiding, and the soldiers, winning the trust of the locals, gradually become part of the community. As the Italians, including Lt. Raffaele Montini (Claudio Bigagli), ease into an idyllic existence, they begin to forget about war and pursue romance with the lovely women of the island.

Trey Graham

Washington Blade

This is a very entertaining -- and visually stunning -- if less than cerebral film.

Rated: 3/4

May 24, 2022

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

Salvatores has fashioned a likable, crowd-pleasing story, complete with a touching aftermath. But when one compares it with the foreign films eligible for the 1991 Oscars, Mediteranneo seems obvious and shallow.

Mar 4, 2019

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 4/5

Nov 1, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 7, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 4/5

Apr 27, 2005

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Andrea B

This is my favourite movies of Salvatores, and probably the reason why I fell in love with Greece

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Salvo V

Great movie about war (wwii), escape, friendship, cultures clash, love and the Mediterranean people. I saw it probably 20 times and it's always a nice escape from a gray day. Wonderful and iconic soundratck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/22

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Audience Member

Una delle commedie italiane meglio riuscite in assoluto. Una chicca che ha portato al successo un promettente regista come Gabriele Salvadores. Diverntente, leggero ed anche romantico; questo film gode di una trama originale e di una serie di personaggi ben sviluppati; non ci sono esagerazioni e nemmeno tecnicismi esagerati. La bellezza di questo film sta proprio nella semplicità del messaggio che manda; uomini normali che abbandonano una guerra a cui sono costretti, e che si lasciano trascinare dal destino cullandosi in una vita tranquilla e serena.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

A masterpiece by Salvatores, one of the most beautiful films of Italian cinema. You have to see it in the original version, without the cuts of the American or international version, otherwise the jokes lose their strength and are not understood. In the film it is clear how the promise of fascism fades to the reality of the republic and the emptiness of the promises that the war would have brought, beyond understanding the net Italian failure during the war. A film that is also moving at times, a masterpiece to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Another movie that makes you understand Italy. Must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Hae not seen in quite some time, but I loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Synopsis

When a group of Italian soldiers washes up on a Greek island after the Allies sink their ship, the men initially believe that the region is deserted. However, they discover that the islanders have been in hiding, and the soldiers, winning the trust of the locals, gradually become part of the community. As the Italians, including Lt. Raffaele Montini (Claudio Bigagli), ease into an idyllic existence, they begin to forget about war and pursue romance with the lovely women of the island.

Director: Gabriele Salvatores
Producer: Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Gianni Minervini
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Silvio Berlusconi Communications
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 1991, Original
Runtime: 1h 45m