| Rating: 1/5, July 19, 2003 By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Writer-director Jonas Carpignano, who was raised in Rome and New York, has a knack for finding the drama in what for other directors would be desultory scenes. In fact, they are probably the finest ensemble of characters I have ever seen in film - a completely disparate group of individuals who nearly all manage to find spiritual (and sexual) fulfulment in the sensuality of Aegean island life. Mediterraneo (1991) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Directed by Gabriele Salvatores.

movie theaters are playing Mediterraneo near you. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. Suddenly we’re in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, and while it isn’t beyond believability, it seems a little out of left-field considering the storyline thus far. Just confirm how you got your ticket. That night, they see bombing on the horizon and by radio interception, discover that the ship that was intended to pick them up has been destroyed. Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. You're almost there! Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. | We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Screen Reader Users: To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our Flixster.com website, which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. Not much to see as the story progresses,for a Greek individual,it's closer to reality and customs.The platoon's members are celebrating,a sensual echo is lying around the Aegean and of course,music which transforms their boring patrol into a new adventure...OK,it sounds sappy,but not in a horrible way. [6], Mediterraneo was received positively by critics.

Abas is excited by those photos of European girls that his friend posts on Facebook. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. Best is the mix of gratitude and annoyance the migrants feel towards a do-gooder providing free meals who makes everyone take off their hats and call her “Mama Africa”. Available for everyone, funded by readers. On the island they forget everything, just enjoy peace and simple jolly life. | Fresh (11) Shows how easily men give up the rigors of war for the delights of relaxation and camaraderie. This doesn’t mean he’s above a little theft when the opportunity presents itself. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. They are from two different worlds, but dancing to pop songs is something girls do on both sides of the economic divide. Given three months to find some sort of contracted work before applying for documented status, they make their way to a cold, wet tent community and strategise. ... one going so far as to characterise the cast as "Marx Brothers". Last modified on Thu 22 Feb 2018 16.29 EST. He eventually finds work: the old staple of symbolically picking fruit. [10] The film uses the post-war Italian Republic narrative that "Italians are decent people" (Italiani, brava gente), compared to the ideologically-motivated and brutal Germans who persecuted and murdered Jews and other ethnic groups throughout occupied Europe. | Rating: 4/5, July 15, 2005 Review/Film Festival; Roundelay Of Love On an Isle In Wartime, "Siskel and Ebert answer 10 Stupid Questions", Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mediterraneo&oldid=983859531, Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award winners, Italian occupation of Greece during World War II, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 17:42. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992.[2]. ScreenDaily Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.

| Rating: 3/5, August 29, 2003 Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. The outline of this film appears in other postings, so I will just add my two drachma by way of critical appraisal. Salvatores has fashioned a likable, crowd-pleasing story, complete with a touching aftermath. Tyler Posey realizes he's on his own in an exclusive clip from 'Alone,' now on FandangoNOW, What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘Unhinged,’ ‘The Opening Act,’ Miranda July’s ‘Kajillionaire’ and More, This Week in Movie News: 2 ‘Fast & Furious’ Movies 2 Go After ‘F9,’ Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon for Ridley Scott, R, They end up discovering their humanity. If a movie as rich and understanding as Mediterranea suddenly appeared every time we read about a difficult issue in the paper, maybe all of the world’s problems could be solved. SEE DETAILS. I read two reviews in the Washington Post both of which managed to misunderstand the film completely, one going so far as to characterise the cast as "Marx Brothers". Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. The soldiers include a lieutenant who likes art, a macho sergeant, a ski instructor accompanied by his beloved donkey Silvana, and other quirky people. This is underlined by the easy participation of the soldiers in both high and low Greek culture, .....the painting of the frescoes in the church (n.b. | Top Critics (1)

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[7], In 1996, Roger Ebert stated that this was the only film he ever walked out of because it was "utterly without redeeming merit". For even more, visit our Guide to Horror ... if you dare. |, December 19, 2002 and the Terms and Policies, Don't have an account? Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Check out 'The Empty Man,' 'Unhinged' and our favorite murder mysteries, A selection of our favorite big-screen whodunnits, Find safety procedures announced by your theater, Tyler Posey realizes he's on his own in an exclusive clip from 'Alone,' now on FandangoNOW, What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘Unhinged,’ ‘The Opening Act,’ Miranda July’s ‘Kajillionaire’ and More, This Week in Movie News: 2 ‘Fast & Furious’ Movies 2 Go After ‘F9,’ Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon for Ridley Scott, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). They find a small town with no people. Internationally, the film was truncated by 10 minutes, resulting in an 86-minute cut. Sign up here. 30years later,a few people left the island come back, because they couldn't adjust themselves in the world. Cast Diego Abatantuono Nicola Lorusso Claudio Bigagli Raffaele Montini Giuseppe Cederna There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 79% score, based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.33/10. The film is set during World War II and regards a group of Italian soldiers who become stranded on a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, and are left behind by the war. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev.