Captain Corelli's Mandolin: Pelagia's Song

Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a 2001 film directed by John Madden and based on the novel of the same name by Louis de Bernières. It stars Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz. The film was panned by critics on its release and disappointed fans by deviating somewhat from the plot of the novel, with many of the book's tragic episodes softened.
The main characters are Antonio Corelli, an Italian captain, and Pelagia, the daughter of the local physician, Dr. Iannis. An important event in the novel is the massacre of Italian troops by the Germans in September 1943.The idyllic beauty of Greece's Mediterranean islands has been invaded by Italy, bringing legions of soldiers to the once tranquil island of Cephallonia. Captain Antonio Corelli, an officer with an irrepressibly jovial personality and passion for the mandolin, initially alienates a number of the villagers, including Pelagia. The daughter of the village doctor, Pelagia is an educated and strong-willed woman, and while at first offended by the Italian soldier's behaviour, she slowly warms to his certain charms as they are forced to share her father's home.
When Pelagia's fiance, a local fisherman, heads off to war, the friendship between Antonio and Pelagia grows even stronger. Her beauty and intelligence have captured his heart and his fondness for the village's vibrant community causes him to question his reasons for fighting. Antonio becomes a part of the lives of the villagers, but the moment is fleeting. As the war grows ever closer, Antonio 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.

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[andyparker1982]

I really love the emotion of this movie. It's very touching. I also love the setting. I visited Kefalonia as a 16 year old, over 10 years ago, and was enchanted by the islands charm and beauty. The greek culture is also very appealing. I would die happy if I lived my whole life on Kefalonia, sunbathing by day and by night listening to this music whilst sipping red wine and eating feta and olive salad drenched in an olive oil dressing! :-)

[OMIROS2]

Πανέμορφο, τα άγια χώματα σε όλο τους το μεγαλείο. Αλλά ανάμεσα στο 3,02 και στο 3,18 φαίνεται το πραγματικό διαμάντι του Ιονίου, εκεί απέναντι στο βάθος....

[gorskavila21]

@theP3rSonhuRocks When i wrote that comment, there was no dislikes. Too bad screen ain´t upside down for some other videos.

[theP3rSonhuRocks]

@someguy131415 uncultured...

[theP3rSonhuRocks]

@gorskavila21 Yep, those three had their computer screens upside down. They are in there with you.

[TheNelenaxoxo]

@someguy131415 Hey this is actually one of Nicolas Cage's best movies he's been in. You can't just dislike a video of a song if someone you don't like is in the video. And why are you even watching the video if you're not a Nicolas Cage fan?

[leire1991]

it has already 2 dislikes,who can dislike this? its beautiful :)

[someguy131415]

Dislike because of Nicholas cage

[nguoiyeunhacvang]

Oh ! Nice song !

[badara22071980]

This was un Albanian vilage still 1900 and a Greek one!

[MrJamesDaniels]

Great sceane ... love the music and lyrics.