After the global success of sound of freedom (sound of freedom), Mexican director Alejandro Monteverde will return to theaters next year with a new feature film inspired by a real-life personality. It’s about the movie Cabriniwhich, like the film starring Jim Caviezel, has the backing of the company Angel Studios, which suddenly became an independent studio in 2023 with enormous recognition in the US and international markets.
Based on true events, this upcoming film from Angel Studios —his second collaboration with Alejandro Monteverde— tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian nun who arrives in New York in 1889 with the task of building an orphanage for Italian-American children. mired in poverty. However, her task is hampered by sexism and xenophobia, forcing her to fight government and church authorities with boldness, grit and an entrepreneurial spirit.
“Francesca Cabrini is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in modern history, yet few know her story,” said Liz Ellis, COO of Angel Studios (via Deadline). “Faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her life, Cabrini chose to focus on how she could change the status quo of her time, and her impact on the world is still felt today.”
According to Ellis, the film Cabrini even got better grades than sound of freedom by the so-called «Angel Guild». This is made up of thousands of Angel Studios investors and subscribers, who, through an evaluation system, help the company decide whether or not it should cover certain film and television projects. “Our community has high expectations for this project,” he remarked.
The film is starred by the Italian actress Christian Dell’Anna (It was the hand of God) in the role of Cabrini. The cast complements it john lithgow (the moon killers), david morse (Unexpected miracles), Giancarol Giannini (Royal Casino) and Federico Castelluccio (the sopranos), among others.
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Although details of its possible premiere in our country are still unknown, Cabrini will hit theaters in the US on March 8, 2024, in time to compete in theaters against anticipated productions such as kung fu panda 4 and A Quiet Place: Day Onespin-off of the horror franchise a place in silence. Will it manage to conquer the box office, as did the story of Tim Ballard and his fight against child trafficking?
In Mexico, sound of freedom managed to raise $59.5 million pesos during its first weekend. De Angel Studios, currently in theaters also features his only sonthe Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.
Antonio G. Spindola I have very bad memory. Out of solidarity with my memories, I choose to lose myself too. Preferably in a movie theater.