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Mediterraneo

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Trey Graham Washington Blade 05/24/2022
3/4
This is a very entertaining -- and visually stunning -- if less than cerebral film. Go to Full Review
Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant 03/04/2019
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. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 11/01/2005
4/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 07/15/2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/07/2005
3/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette 04/27/2005
4/5
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jimmy m Nov 24 A beautiful film set on a Greek island during the Second world war. The longer these Italian soldiers stay on the island, the more they adjust to the local lifestyle and loose their military mindset. Poignant, funny and a pleasure to watch. Highly recommend! See more Andrea B Mar 29 This is my favourite movies of Salvatores, and probably the reason why I fell in love with Greece See more 06/17/2021 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. See more 11/19/2020 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. See more 01/20/2020 Another movie that makes you understand Italy. Must see! See more 06/23/2019 Hae not seen in quite some time, but I loved it. See more Read all reviews
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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
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