2001 Captain Corelli's Mandolin Movie 1-Disc Box Set for Gift Collection Blu-ray

Plot Summary

The Greek island of Sephrenia is pure and peaceful, like a paradise on earth. The islanders have lived here for generations and are at peace with the world. However, the smoke of World War II quickly shattered this tranquility and peace. Captain Antonio Corelli (played by Nicolas Cage) of the Italian Legion led his soldiers to station on the island, with both sides maintaining a hostile distance. The only one following Corelli is a mandolin that dispels loneliness. By chance, Corelli meets a local girl named Pelagia (played by Penelope Cruz). At the beginning of their relationship, the two of them were incompatible, but Pelagia's elegant demeanor and resilient personality quickly touched Corelli's heart, and Corelli's heavenly music also fascinated Pelagia. However, beautiful times are always so fleeting. As the war approaches, the two who fell in love have to make their final decision. This touching love story, "Battlefield Lover," takes place during the smoke and fire of World War II and is adapted from the bestselling novel "Captain Coleridge's Mandolin" by the renowned British author Louis de Burgundy. The female lead Penelope Cruz was nominated for "Audience Best Actress" at the 14th European Film Awards in 2001 for her performance in this film.