It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, an Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostraci... » 

It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, an Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. «