Project Detail

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

Literary Adaption Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Working Title Films

Contact: Tony Davis
5th Floor, 76 Oxford Street
London W1D 1BS
UK

T 020 7307 2212

tony.davis@unistudios.com

Sales Company

Buena Vista International (UK)

Contact: Charlotte Tudor
3 Queen Caroline Street
Hammersmith
London W6 9PE
UK

T 020 8222 1000

charlotte.tudor@disney.com

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