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Italy’s Box Office Recovers in 2023 Thanks to Local Megahit ‘There’s Still Tomorrow,’ Which Beat ‘Barbie’
Italy's box office made a partial recovery in 2023 largely thanks to local megahit 'There's Still Tomorrow,' which beat 'Barbie.'
On the positive side, there is the surprise success of feminist black-and-white dramedy “There’s Still Tomorrow,” about the plight of an abused housewife in post-war Rome, which is the directorial debut of popular Italian actor Paola Cortellesi. “Theatrical moviegoing, an enrichment for our country, has started growing again sparking conversations in society, in families and among young people after the dark lapse caused by COVID,” said Francesco Rutelli, head of Italy’s motion picture association ANICA, adding: “There is still work to do on this path.” Meanwhile, local movies accounted for a healthy 22% chunk of the pie, in large part thanks to “Still Tomorrow.” Some other homegrown titles also did decent biz, such as Matteo Garrone’s immigration epic “Io Capitano,” which is now Italy’s shortlisted candidate for the international Oscar.
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