Mediterraneo is an anti-war comedy directed by Gabriele Salvatores, a director with a rather sloppy career, but with this work he received the coveted Oscar award for best foreign film in 1992.
Well, this film tells the story of eight Italian soldiers during World War II who land on a small Greek island recently abandoned by a German faction, but when they arrive there is not a single resident left, so they relax and decide to settle there.
After a few days, the villagers return because they had already hidden in the mountains.
Filled with poignant comic stereotypes, the characters quickly assimilate into everyday life in the small village, exchanging weapons for love, art and hashish.
My stance is not in favor of blindly following film festival preferences, however, I am certain of one fact: the films that receive the Best Foreign Language Film award at the Oscars are synonymous with outstanding quality.
Although it has been a long time since I saw this film in the theater, I have a desire to see it once again.
I clearly remember enjoying it immensely, while being emotionally affected by the innocence of those who are forced to participate in a conflict that benefits only those in power.
