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      Mediterraneo

      R Released Mar 22, 1991 1 hr. 45 min. Comedy List
      80% 15 Reviews Tomatometer 91% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Another movie that makes you understand Italy. Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Hae not seen in quite some time, but I loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member hearty movie. made me feel a bit melancholic about life. how it just goes by and all there is to do is enjoy. i feel like it could’ve had more depth. it was nice and enjoyable to watch. makes you think about those 2 choices, to throw yourself at the world or to settle down with a small family and community Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/19 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Kathleen Maher Austin Chronicle Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Trey Graham Washington Blade This is a very entertaining -- and visually stunning -- if less than cerebral film. Rated: 3/4 May 24, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 4/5 Nov 1, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Jul 15, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      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
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      Miramax, Silvio Berlusconi Communications
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 22, 1991, Original