Cefalonia
“The true story of Captain Corelli's Mandolin”
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Cefalonia tells the real story about what happened in September 1943 on the Greek island of Kefalonia (Cefalonia in Italian), when the 12,000 men in the Italian 33rd Acqui Infantry Division, following Italy's surrender to the Allied, refused to put themselves under German command and also refused to surrender their weapons. The local German force, supported by Stuka dive-bombers and additional troops, attacked the Italians and after several days of combat the Italians surrendered, having lost 1,300 men. As punishment, the German High Command ordered that all surviving Italians should be executed. Some 5,000 were executed during a week of killings. A handful were rescued by locals and the Greek guerrilla, while the rest were shipped off as prisoners, whereof 3,000 drowned when their ships hit mines. The film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" is based on a novel about the Italian occupation of Cefalonia, but the massacre was much toned down in the Hollywood version.
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About Cefalonia
“The true story of Captain Corelli's Mandolin”
Cefalonia tells the real story about what happened in September 1943 on the Greek island of Kefalonia (Cefalonia in Italian), when the 12,000 men in the Italian 33rd Acqui Infantry Division, following Italy's surrender to the Allied, refused to put themselves under German command and also refused to surrender their weapons. The local German force, supported by Stuka dive-bombers and additional troops, attacked the Italians and after several days of combat the Italians surrendered, having lost 1,300 men. As punishment, the German High Command ordered that all surviving Italians should be executed. Some 5,000 were executed during a week of killings. A handful were rescued by locals and the Greek guerrilla, while the rest were shipped off as prisoners, whereof 3,000 drowned when their ships hit mines. The film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" is based on a novel about the Italian occupation of Cefalonia, but the massacre was much toned down in the Hollywood version. Running 136 minutes.
Cefalonia Cast and Characters
The cast features Luca Zingaretti (as Saverio Blasco), Luisa Ranieri (as Feria), Corrado Fortuna (as Nicola), Jasmine Trinca (as Elena), and Claudio Gioè (as Don Liboria). Their performances are a major reason Cefalonia has built such a passionate audience.
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Cefalonia flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Italian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Cefalonia runs for 136 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is Cefalonia good? What's the rating?
Cefalonia holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Cefalonia?
The main cast includes Luca Zingaretti, Luisa Ranieri, Corrado Fortuna, and Jasmine Trinca, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Cefalonia available in Italian?
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When was Cefalonia released?
Cefalonia was released in 2005.
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What is Cefalonia about?
Cefalonia is a Drama/History film. Cefalonia tells the real story about what happened in September 1943 on the Greek island of Kefalonia (Cefalonia in Italian), when the 12,000 men in the Italian 33rd Acqui Infantry Division, following Italy's surrender to the Allied, refused to put themselves under German command and also refused to surrender their weapons. The local German force, supported by Stuka dive-bombers and additional troops, attacked the Italians and after several days of combat the Italians surrendered, having lost 1,300 men. As punishment, the German High Command ordered that all surviving Italians should be executed. Some 5,000 were executed during a week of killings. A handful were rescued by locals and the Greek guerrilla, while the rest were shipped off as prisoners, whereof 3,000 drowned when their ships hit mines. The film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" is based on a novel about the Italian occupation of Cefalonia, but the massacre was much toned down in the Hollywood version.
When was Cefalonia released?
Cefalonia was released on October 29, 2005. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. The film was produced by Cineteam.
Who stars in Cefalonia?
Cefalonia stars Luca Zingaretti, Luisa Ranieri, Corrado Fortuna and Jasmine Trinca. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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