Synopsis
President Mariano De Santis’ term is coming to an end. Disparagingly nicknamed ‘Cemento armato’ for his intractable nature and overly careful approach to politics, he has grown lonely in the echoing halls of the presidential palace, mourning the loss of his wife and listening to hip-hop. Before returning to civilian life, De Santis must make a series of bold decisions — a pair of presidential pardons and a groundbreaking policy bill — that will cement his legacy.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,820 (10.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 25.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/45 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $122,300 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) | 12,950 | $122,300 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) | 15,350 | $350,515 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,601-19,700) | 19,609 | $472,815 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,532 | $122,300 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,796 | $122,300 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,980 | $350,515 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,759 | $472,815 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 5th, 2025 (Limited) by MUBI |
| International Releases: | December 26th, 2025 (Limited) (Italy)
January 28th, 2026 (Limited) (Belgium) January 28th, 2026 (Limited) (France) January 29th, 2026 (Limited), released as Milosť (Slovakia) March 13th, 2026 (Limited) (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some language. (Rating bulletin 2908 (cert #55736), 10/22/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Set in Italy, Romance, Venice Film Festival 2025, Political Drama, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Mercy Killing, Infidelity, Politicians, Retirement |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fremantle Media, The Apartment, Numero 10, PiperFilm |
| Production Countries: | Italy |
| Languages: | Italian |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2025 Theater Average | 83 | $12,820 | Dec 5, 2025 | 3 |