Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Synopsis
Based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Berniers.
The idyllic beauty of Greece's Mediterranean coast has been invaded by Italy, bringing legions of soldiers to the once tranquil island of Cephallonia. Captain Corelli (Cage), an officer with an irrepressibly jovial personality and passion for his mandolin, initially alienates a number of villagers. In particular, he infuriates the village doctor, Iannis (Hurt) and his beautiful and educated, strong-willed daughter Pelagia (Cruz) whose home he shares during the occupation. Corelli's charm and decency, together with his desire to have a quiet and peaceful war, eventually wins over their friendship. When Pelagia's fiancee, local fisherman Mandras (Bale) heads off to battle, the relationship between Corelli and Pelagia grows stronger. As the war advances ever closer, Corelli and Pelagia are forced to choose between their allegiance to their countries and the love they feel for one another - a love which must overcome tremendous odds, and endure the inevitable sacrifice which accompanies eternal devotion.
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of film
- Features
- Format
- 35mm Kodak
- Director
- John Madden
- Producer
- Susie Tasios
- Editor
- Mick Audsley
- Screenwriter
- Shawn Slovo (Based on the novel by Louis de Berniers)
- Director of Photography
- John Toll
- Sound
- Peter Lindsay
- Music
- Stephen Warbeck
- Principal Cast
- Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz, John Hurt, Christian Bale
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 26th November 2005
