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Los Angeles, CA & London, UK (July 9, 2025) - Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in Event Cinema, has acquired worldwide theatrical rights from Lionsgate to distribute Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe to cinemas around the world from September 21, 2025. Tickets go on sale from July 16 at AndreaBocelli.com/cinema.
The beautifully crafted film offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of one of the world’s greatest singers. Blending archival footage and interviews with candid, fly-on-the-wall moments, the film traces the journey of a voice that has moved millions, from humble beginnings to sold-out shows around the world.
With unprecedented access into the celebrated tenor’s life, director Cosima Spender followed Bocelli beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living, and for the first time allowing Bocelli to tell his story in his own words. The film weaves together heartfelt narratives from friends, family and close associates, offering an enchantingly intimate look into his life, and creating a truly inspirational film for his fans to come together and enjoy on the big screen.
Maestro Andrea Bocelli said ‘The reason I welcomed with enthusiasm and gratitude the proposal to capture my entire life on film by Cosima — in its entirety, without filters — is reflected in the very title of the documentary: Because I Believe. I believe in people, in life, and in our Heavenly Father who gave it to us. I believe in the power of love — the force that moves the world — a love I have humbly tried to witness through my music and my life. It is for the sake of this message — of which I remain but a modest messenger — that I hope this film will be seen.‘
Cosima Spender, the director of Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, said ‘My aim in this film is to evoke the atmosphere of Andrea's world. To hear how music permeates every moment of his everyday life, to feel the force of his voice when he's warming up, to witness his undeniable optimism, and hear him telling a good story in the way he tells it to his oldest friends. It's been a great privilege to be able to capture this.’
‘This film was born from the desire to offer a more intimate and profound portrait of Maestro Bocelli beyond the stages, beyond the applause,’ said Veronica Berti and Francesco Pasquero, co-managers of the Artist. ‘We’ve had the privilege of knowing him not only as a global icon, but as the man behind the music. With this film, we wanted the world to meet the real Andrea, and we thank Cosima for portraying him with such honesty and grace.’
‘Partnering with this amazing filmmaking team to bring a slice of Andrea Bocelli’s extraordinary life and music to the big screen has been a once in a lifetime experience,’ said Helen Lee-Kim, Lionsgate’s President, Global Film Sales, Motion Picture Group. ‘Trafalgar Releasing provides a premium destination for audiences around the world to enjoy this acclaimed film, chronicling the life of one of the globe’s greatest living tenors.’
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said, ‘We’re very pleased to partner with Lionsgate for the first time to bring this insightful and cinematic documentary to the big screen. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most successful singers of all time and this beautifully shot film will bring fans together to celebrate his extraordinary life story at cinemas across the globe.’
With nearly 90 million records sold worldwide, and one of the most recognisable voices in the entertainment industry, Andrea Bocelli has sold out arena-sized concert events and performed record-breaking live-streams. Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Andrea Bocelli recently released his ‘Duets’ album to commemorate thirty years in Music; collaborations include KAROL G, Shania Twain, Kendji, tennis player Jannik Sinner and Lil Wayne.
The production was led by the multi award-winning UK team of Jan Younghusband: Producer; Malcolm Gerrie and Matt Pritchard: Executive Producers; and US Executive Producers: Geno McDermott and Tara Long. Filming was in the US, Italy, and the UK, with editing and post-production in London. Michael Meyer negotiated the deal on behalf of LG and Marc Allenby for Trafalgar Releasing.
Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 26 September 2024 and is a powerful celebration of a man who continues to touch the hearts of millions of people across the globe. The film is in cinemas from September 21, 2025, tickets go on sale on the 16 July at AndreaBocelli.com/cinema.
Notes to Editors
Title: Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe
Runtime: 107 minutes
Director: Cosima Spender
Producer: Jan Younghusband
Production Year: 2024
Country of Origin: UK
ABOUT ANDREA BOCELLI
Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli has dedicated his life to music, becoming one of the most successful singers of all time. With a career spanning five decades, he has sold over 90 million records worldwide, recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, won multiple awards, and performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and venues including Madison Square Gardens, The Sydney Opera House, The Fifa World Cup, New York’s Central Park and The Vatican. He has also performed with an unprecedented mix of iconic singing partners including Céline Dion, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Luciano Pavarotti, Sarah Brightman and Placido Domingo to name but a few.
ABOUT COSIMA SPENDER
Cosima Spender has directed the 5-part doc series SANPA, Sins of the Savior, as a Netflix Originals – the first Italian documentary series. It portrays the beginnings of the biggest rehab commune in Europe, San Patrignano, and its charismatic but controversial leader, Vincenzo Muccioli. In 2015, Cosima's film PALIO was theatrically distributed and shown at 20 film festivals. It was awarded Best Editing at Tribeca film festival. It was broadcast on BBC and Netflix. It is available on Amazon Prime. Cosima's film WITHOUT GORKY on her great grandfather, Arshile Gorky, the Abstract Expressionist painter, is available on Netflix. She has directed several other documentaries for BBC Storyville that were sold internationally (DOLCE VITA AFRICANA, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ELEGANT). Dolce Vita Africana, a portrait on the Malian photographer Malick Sidibé, is available on BBC iPlayer.
ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a premier talent management and production powerhouse at 3 Arts Entertainment and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by Lionsgate's bold and entrepreneurial culture.
ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING
Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution, connecting fans through unforgettable cinematic experiences in over 15,000 cinemas across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, the company specialises in the production, acquisition, marketing, and worldwide distribution of live and pre-recorded content, led by a global team based in the UK, US, and Germany. Trafalgar Releasing’s diverse slate spans chart-topping concert films and live concert broadcasts, award-winning theatre, acclaimed opera, dance, television, podcasts, and music documentaries – featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Chosen and the Royal Ballet and Opera. For more information, visit www.trafalgar-releasing.com.
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