Sorrentino's 'Parthenope' is storming the Italian box office, proving the director's love letter to Naples is a surefire hit with audiences.
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The film has already surpassed €5 million ($5.3 million) in box office revenue in less than two weeks, making it the top local draw in Italy excluding commercial comedies.
Director Paolo Sorrentino's lavish cinematic ode to his hometown of Naples is resonating with Italian moviegoers, solidifying his status as a local box office powerhouse.