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Italy's 'The Boy With Pink Pants' Is Biggest Local Hit of 2024'
VarietyStory by Elskes
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Italy's heartbreaking local hit 'The Boy With Pink Pants' shines a light on the devastating impact of bullying, becoming the country's biggest box office draw of 2024.
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- The film is based on the true story of a 15-year-old boy who tragically took his own life after enduring bullying at school and online, underscoring the urgent need to address this crisis.
- Produced and financed by industry powerhouse Tarak Ben Ammar, the film's breakout success demonstrates the commercial and cultural power of authentic local stories that resonate globally.
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Margherita Ferri, Tarak Ben Ammar, Tarak Ben Ammar's [...], The Boy With Pink Pants