Si accettano miracoli
| Si accettano miracoli | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Alessandro Siani |
| Screenplay by |
Alessandro Siani Gianluca Ansaleni Tito Buffolini |
| Starring |
Alessandro Siani Fabio De Luigi Serena Autieri |
| Music by | Umberto Scipione |
| Cinematography | Paolo Carnera |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 01 Distribution (it) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 min |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
| Box office | US$17.3 million |
Si accettano miracoli is a 2015 Italian comedy film directed by Alessandro Siani (it).[1] The film was released on January 1, 2015 to generally positive reviews and favorable responses.[2]
Plot
Fulvio arrives in a small town in Campania, after being fired from the company where he worked. In the country, Fulvio stays with his brother, Don Germano, the minister. Fulvio understands that the situation in the country is desperate. Don Germano reveals that the situations is dire because Upper Citadel does not come in tourism, so the amenities are ancient as the citizens. Fulvio notices a loose panel on the ceiling of the chapel that pours water on the face of the statue of St. Thomas. Fulvio as a management professional researches about miracles and makes plans. One day, while Fr. Don Germano is celebrating Mass, a devout old woman sees these drops, believes they are tears and declares to the others that it is a miracle. The news spreads, and so leads to pilgrimages from cities all over Italy to see the statue of the sad saint. Fulvio exploits this to the maximum with various branding and marketing strategies. This brings economic benefit for the town as well as the orphanage. However, members of the Lower Citadel are not happy with popularity and the Vatican wants to see clearly on the matter ...meanwhile Fulvio is lovestruck and is offered a job in the city. Does the town get a second-chance, will there be a divine intervention.
Does Fulvio get together with his love, does he get the new job. Does the town's problem be solved by Fr. Germano, can Fr. Germano convince the Vatican curators....All this puzzles are portrayed in this hilarious movie with backdrop of a country.
Cast
- Alessandro Siani: Fulvio Canfora
- Fabio De Luigi: Don Germano Canfora
- Serena Autieri: Adele Canfora
- Ana Caterina Morariu: Chiara
- Giovanni Esposito: Vittorio
- Giacomo Rizzo: Carmine
Reception
At his second weekend, the film had earned US$8.5 million at the Italian box office.[1] As of February 1, 2015, it grossed US$17.3 million at the Italian box office.[3]
References
- 1 2 Ariston Anderson (January 13, 2015). "Italy Box Office: Clint Eastwood Leads With 'American Sniper'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ↑ Stefania Saltalamacchia. "Alessandro Siani: "I miei miracoli"". vanityfair.it (in Italian). Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Si accettano miracoli". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 7 February 2015.