The original movie, directed by Margherita Ferri, became a cultural phenomenon in Italy where it grossed more than $11.8 million from nearly two million moviegoers, beating Hollywood blockbusters such as “Wicked” and strong Italian auteurs such as Paolo Sorrentino with “Parthenope. The film has also inspired a musical stage version which is set to debut next February and is now poised to continue its journey in the U.S.
Tarak Ben Ammar, who produced and distributed the original movie with his company Eagle Pictures, will be producing the American remake with Mark Burg.
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