This is the official companion to the film of Louis de Bernieres modern classic, starring Penelope Cruz and Nicolas Cage.
The island of Cephallonia is breathtakingly beautiful and steeped in centuries of fascinating history. It is now also familiar to millions as the setting for one of the most popular and brilliant novels of recent years, 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'.
Now a stunning film, this companion book tells you everything you could ever need to know about this magical island and how the original novel came to be made into a film. It explores the turbulent history of Cephallonia, focusing on first-hand accounts of the years of Italian occupation during the Second World War. And in telling the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of how the film was made, we learn useful tips on how to get hold of second-hand battleships at short notice as well as exploring what life was like for cast and crew stranded for the summer of 2000 on a tiny, jewel-like Mediterranean island.
In a specially commissioned introduction, Louis de Bernieres discusses what it was like to see his masterpiece transferred to the big screen. Beautifully illustrated with original stills from the film as well as historical photographs, this is a must for the legions of people for whom 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' was a life-changing experience.
