The Italian film “There’s Still Tomorrow” (C’è Ancora Domani) has taken the country’s cinemas by storm and has also become a global sales hit. The historic dramedy, directed by actress Paola Cortellesi, has been a surprise box office hit and has gained the attention of international distributors. The black-and-white feature is set in Rome in 1946, a few days before the referendum to determine whether women will get the vote. Cortellesi stars as Delia, a woman suffering from domestic abuse who longs for emancipation, both for herself and her daughter. The film also stars Valerio Mastandrea, Emanuela Fanelli, Vinicio Marchioni, Giorgio Colangeli, and Romana Maggiora Vergano.
Vision Distribution, which is handling international sales for the film, has closed deals for it in 18 countries across three continents. This includes deals with Limelight for Australia and New Zealand, Providence Filmes – Pandora for Brazil, Swallow Wings Films in Taiwan, and Lev Cinema in Israel. The film has nearly sold out in Europe, with Universal Pictures taking it in France, BTeam Pictures in Spain, and Art Film for the Netherlands. Buyers in Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Switzerland, Finland, and Norway have also jumped on the opportunity to distribute the film.
Catia Rossi, head of international sales at Vision Distribution, expressed confidence in the film’s strong story, original cinematic style, and universal appeal that resonates with non-Italians as well. The success of the film is evident in the story of an Israeli buyer, Lev Cinema, who purchased it following a screening at the Haifa festival. After his 90-year-old mother, who was in the audience at the end of the screening, called her son and told him he had to buy it at all costs, he was convinced of the film’s value.
“There’s Still Tomorrow” opened this year’s Rome Film Festival and has already become the most successful Italian title of the year, with a box office of €18.9 million ($20.6 million) and counting. The film was produced by Vision in collaboration with Fremantle-owned Italian company Wildside, in partnership with Netflix and Sky Italia. Interest in the film is also coming from several U.S. distributors, indicating its potential for success in the American market.
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The combination of comedy and romance against the grim post-WW2 setting has been dubbed “pink neorealism” by Cortellesi. The unique style and vision of the film have attracted worldwide attention. With its success in Italy and growing popularity globally, “There’s Still Tomorrow” is poised to make a significant impact on the international film industry.
