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This week were featuring Matteo Garrones grittyVeniceSilver Lion-winning migrant drama,Io Capitano.
01 Distribution launched the film in 193 cinemas in Italy on September 7; it debuted at No.
‘Io Capitano’
3 behindOppenheimerandThe Nun IIwith 60K admissions.
The release was then expanded with the second frame registering a 30% increase in box office.
The third session nearly doubled admissions versus the first and play continues to be strong.
Seydou Sarr (left) and Moustapha Fall. Image: Stefano Guidi/Getty Images
These types of upticks are rare.
Io Capitanois also finding an audience amid fierce debate in Italy over government policy surrounding refugees and illegal immigration.
The film is also certain to find audiences abroad.
It has sold to multiple international territories, with Pathe currently finalizing a number of further deals.
A U.S. deal is expected andIo Capitanowill play AFI at the end of the month.
