Rome, 2 Nov. (LaPresse) – An excellent debut for ‘Dio ride’, the eagerly awaited new film by Giovanni Veronesi, which dominated the box office over its opening weekend with takings of €1,233,959 and a total of 172,708 admissions, establishing itself as the most-watched film over the Halloween weekend. “I’m delighted that the public has welcomed my film with such warmth, and I thank them,” commented director Giovanni Veronesi. “When intelligent, high-quality cinema moves people,” said producer Fabrizio Donvito, “sharing it with the public is always an immense joy.” “We are delighted that, during this first weekend of release, audiences have recognised the magnificent work directed by Giovanni Veronesi and the masterful performances by Favino and Orlando. Ever since its premiere in Venice and throughout the extraordinary promotional tour across Italy that began immediately afterwards, the film has continued to garner acclaim, to excite, entertain and move audiences, to whom we are truly grateful. This is not an isolated success at the moment for Italian cinema, which is once again demonstrating its extraordinary appeal to audiences,” adds Massimiliano Orfei.
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Rome, 2 Nov. (LaPresse) – An excellent debut for ‘Dio ride’, the eagerly awaited new film by Giovanni Veronesi, which dominated the box office over its opening weekend with takings of €1,233,959 and a total of 172,708 admissions, establishing itself as the most-watched film over the Halloween weekend. “I’m delighted that the public has welcomed my film with such warmth, and I thank them,” commented director Giovanni Veronesi. “When intelligent, high-quality cinema moves people,” said producer Fabrizio Donvito, “sharing it with the public is always an immense joy.” “We are delighted that, during this first weekend of release, audiences have recognised the magnificent work directed by Giovanni Veronesi and the masterful performances by Favino and Orlando. Ever since its premiere in Venice and throughout the extraordinary promotional tour across Italy that began immediately afterwards, the film has continued to garner acclaim, to excite, entertain and move audiences, to whom we are truly grateful. This is not an isolated success at the moment for Italian cinema, which is once again demonstrating its extraordinary appeal to audiences,” adds Massimiliano Orfei.