Mediterraneo (1991) movie poster

Mediterraneo (1991)

"On a magical Greek island a soldier is about to discover that it is better to make love instead of war"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 80%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceWar

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Runtime
1h 36m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (1,051 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Cast
Diego Abatantuono as Sgt. Nicola Lo Russo
Claudio Bigagli as Lt. Raffaele Montini
Giuseppe Cederna as Antonio Farina
Claudio Bisio as Corrado Noventa
Gigio Alberti as Eliseo Strazzabosco
Ugo Conti as Luciano Colasanti
Memo Dini as Libero Munaron
Vasco Mirandola as Felice Munaron
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 1,051 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
Greek Sea, World War II. An Italian ship leaves a handful of soldiers in a little island; their mission is to spot enemy ships and to hold the island in case of attack. The village of the island seems abandoned and there isn't a single enemy in sight, so the soldiers begin to relax a little. Things change when their ship is hit and destroyed by the enemy, and the soldiers find themselves abandoned there. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Mediterraneo was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Mediterraneo is a 1991 comedy, romance, war film directed by Gabriele Salvatores. Greek Sea, World War II. An Italian ship leaves a handful of soldiers in a little island; their mission is to spot enemy ships and to hold the island in case of attack.

The village of the island seems abandoned and there isn't a single enemy in sight, so the soldiers begin to relax a little. Things change when their ship is hit and destroyed by the enemy, and the soldiers find themselves abandoned there. The film has been rated by 1,051 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Mediterraneo delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mediterraneo (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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