CABRINI Lands Top Five Box Office Spot During Opening Weekend
By Movieguide® Contributor
CABRINI had a strong start at the box office, landing the No. 4 spot during its first weekend in theaters.
Released by Angel Studios, CABRINI continues a strong string of faith-based movies, grossing $7.6 million during its opening weekend.
The movie tells the story of America’s first saint, Francesca Cabrini, who followed the Gospel’s call to care for the poor and the vulnerable. Overcoming sexism and discrimination against immigrants, Cabrini was a light in the world who impacted the lives of countless Americans. A portion of Movieguide®’s review reads:
CABRINI is a powerful story about Mother Cabrini’s love for the afflicted in America, especially her fellow Italian immigrants. The movie has a strong Christian, moral worldview. It stresses that faith overcomes fear, and that love is stronger than violence. It’s also steeped in Catholic imagery, but features prayer and the reciting of God’s Word. The astounding cinematography, compelling performances, and well-paced story result in an inspiring portrayal of the real-life saint. Due to some violence and adult themes and scenes, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for younger viewers.
CABRINI was directed by SOUND OF FREEDOM director Alejandro Monteverde and follows SOUND OF FREEDOM’s lead in telling a heavy story in an uplifting, God-honoring way. Though the movie is heavily steeped in religion, Monteverde made it accessible to a non-religious audience as well.
A major highlight in this incredible movie is the acting of Christiana Dell’Anna, the actress who brought Francesca Cabrini to life. Throughout production, she was fully committed to Cabrini’s values and bringing her largely unknown story to a broad audience.
“I never wanted to settle anywhere below [Cabrini’s] values, and in order for me to understand that and be her, I need to meet those values,” Dell’Anna told Movieguide®. “I needed to meet those beliefs. They had to become my values and my beliefs, and that’s how I managed to carry on for three months straight.”
“There wasn’t a moment where I felt disconnected [from the role],” she told Movieguide®’s Dr. Ted Baehr.
Movieguide® previously reported on CABRINI:
Alejandro Monteverde explained why he resonated with the story of Francesca Cabrini and why he believes her story is still so relevant today.
“I hadn’t known anything about her. I was shocked, because she had such a strong impact in this country, and in the world,” Monteverde told Deadline. “I referred to her ass the Forgotten Saint, because I’m Catholic, and even as a Catholic, I didn’t know about her.”
“So, in many ways it was kind of refreshing, because when I read about her life, what I heard was the ultimate underdog story. She was a warrior. She was a woman who came to this country as an immigrant herself at a time when women were completely voiceless,” he continued. “She defied all these institutions that were run by men.”
CABRINI ” is based on the inspiring true story of a woman’s fight for humane treatment, better living conditions, and increased compassion for immigrant orphans at the turn of the 20th century,” Angel Studios reported.
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