An Italian film has reached an unprecedented milestone by becoming the most watched in the world on Netflix. This historic achievement marks a significant moment for the Italian film industry and demonstrates the global potential of national productions.
For the first time in the history of Netflix Italy, an original Italian film has taken first place in the international ranking of the most popular films on the on-demand streaming platform.
It’s about “Maker of Tears”a gripping romantic drama for young adults based on the novel of the same name by the author known by the pen name Erin Doom. This historic achievement was also confirmed by Variety, underlining that it is the first Italian original film on Netflix to reach the global top in the non-English language film category.
The most watched Italian film in the world on Netflix
Directed by Alessandro Genovesithe film was released worldwide on Netflix on April 4 and has since rapidly climbed the platform’s global charts, settling at number one in the non-English language film category for two consecutive weeks. The performances of Caterina Ferioli and Simone Baldasseroni captured the attention of international spectators, leading the film to success.
In response to this triumph, the producers stated: “We want to sincerely thank the Netflix team who believed in the potential of Italian storytelling, capable of attracting a large international audience. This exceptional result is a turning point for the Italian film industry and demonstrates the talent and skill of the people involved in the sector in our country.”
