Il racconto dei racconti (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $102,186 | Details |
| International Box Office | $9,632,328 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $9,734,514 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $150,806 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $123,370 | |
| Total | $274,176 | |
| OpusData ID: 233530100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
From the bitter quest of the Queen of Longtrellis who forfeits the life of her husband, to two mysterious sisters who provoke the passion of the King of Strongcliff, to the King of Highhills obsessed with a giant Flea leading to heartbreak for his young daughter, these stories weave the beautiful with the grotesque, creating a stunning and unique work of Gothic imagination.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,871 (8.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $141,283 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 22nd, 2016 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Tale of Tales |
| International Releases: | May 15th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
July 3rd, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) August 28th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria) September 10th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2016 by IFC Video, released as Tale of Tales |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality, nudity, some violence and bloody images. (Rating bulletin 2428 (Cert #50499), 6/8/2016) |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Compilations |
| Plot point: | Arranged Marriage, Circus, Dragon, Twins, Unrequited Love |
| Time period setting: | 1700s |
| Source: | Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Archimede , Le Pacte, RAI Cinema, Recorded Picture Company |
| Production Countries: | Italy, United Kingdom, France |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2016 | 64 | $8,871 | 2 | $4,436 | $8,871 | 1 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 60 | $13,059 | +47% | 9 | $1,451 | $27,778 | 2 |
| May 6, 2016 | 61 | $9,539 | -27% | 15 | $636 | $44,632 | 3 |
| May 13, 2016 | 59 | $11,577 | +21% | 12 | $965 | $64,095 | 4 |
| May 20, 2016 | 58 | $10,795 | -7% | 13 | $830 | $80,809 | 5 |
| May 27, 2016 | 66 | $3,065 | -72% | 6 | $511 | $91,399 | 6 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 65 | $3,737 | +22% | 4 | $934 | $98,249 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2016 | 64 | $14,719 | 2 | $7,360 | $14,719 | 1 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 62 | $20,374 | +38% | 9 | $2,264 | $35,093 | 2 |
| May 6, 2016 | 60 | $17,425 | -14% | 15 | $1,162 | $52,518 | 3 |
| May 13, 2016 | 60 | $17,496 | n/c | 11 | $1,591 | $70,014 | 4 |
| May 20, 2016 | 57 | $18,320 | +5% | 13 | $1,409 | $88,334 | 5 |
| May 27, 2016 | 72 | $6,178 | -66% | 7 | $883 | $94,512 | 6 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 72 | $5,002 | -19% | 5 | $1,000 | $99,514 | 7 |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 84 | $2,672 | -47% | 4 | $668 | $102,186 | 8 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 8/28/2015 | $11,509 | 21 | 21 | 60 | $43,868 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| Brazil | 5/13/2016 | $25,972 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $25,972 | 11/15/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 12/10/2015 | $2,641 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $2,641 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| France | 7/3/2015 | $149,775 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $631,293 | 8/21/2018 | |||
| Germany | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 21 | 50 | $20,186 | 11/3/2015 | |||
| Greece | 11/19/2015 | $26,810 | 22 | 22 | 22 | $26,810 | 11/25/2015 | |||
| Italy | 5/15/2015 | $1,008,007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3,276,144 | 11/7/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 9/10/2015 | $194,358 | 348 | 348 | 508 | $4,853,143 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 11/19/2016 | $60,567 | 100 | 102 | 194 | $205,623 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 12/11/2015 | $8,242 | 15 | 15 | 24 | $14,189 | 11/28/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/24/2015 | $17,438 | 8 | 8 | 8 | $17,438 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 6/17/2016 | $170,443 | 73 | 73 | 215 | $515,021 | 8/24/2016 | |||
| International Total | $9,632,328 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Salma Hayek | Queen of Longtrellis | |
| Vincent Cassel | King of Strongcliff | |
| Toby Jones | King of Highhills | |
| John C. Reilly | King of Longtrellis |
Supporting
| Shirley Henderson | Imma | |
| Hayley Carmichael | Dora | |
| Bebe Cave | Violet | |
| Christian Lees | Elias | |
| Guillaume Delaunay | Ogre | |
| Eric MacLennan | Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Matteo Garrone | Director | |
| Matteo Garrone | Screenwriter | |
| Edoardo Albinati | Screenwriter | |
| Ugo Chiti | Screenwriter | |
| Massimo Gaudioso | Screenwriter | |
| Giambattista Basile | Based on the fairy tales by | |
| Jeremy Thomas | Producer | |
| Jean Labadie | Producer | |
| Matteo Garrone | Producer | |
| Alessio Lazzareschi | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Watson | Executive Producer | |
| Nicki Hattingh | Executive Producer | |
| Anne Sheehan | Executive Producer | |
| Sheryl Crown | Executive Producer | |
| Dimitri Capuani | Production Designer | |
| Marco Spoletini | Editor | |
| Alexandre Desplat | Composer | |
| Peter Suschitzky | Director of Photography | |
| Leslie Shatz | Sound Designer | |
| Leslie Shatz | Sound Mixer | |
| Jina Jay | Casting Director | |
| Massimo Cantini Parrini | Costume Designer | |
| Gian Luca Chiaretti | Line Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
From the bitter quest of the Queen of Longtrellis who forfeits the life of her husband, to two mysterious sisters who provoke the passion of the King of Strongcliff, to the King of Highhills obsessed with a giant Flea leading to heartbreak for his young daughter, these stories weave the beautiful with the grotesque, creating a stunning and unique work of Gothic imagination.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,871 (8.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $141,283 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 22nd, 2016 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Tale of Tales |
| International Releases: | May 15th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
July 3rd, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) August 28th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria) September 10th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2016 by IFC Video, released as Tale of Tales |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality, nudity, some violence and bloody images. (Rating bulletin 2428 (Cert #50499), 6/8/2016) |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Compilations |
| Plot point: | Arranged Marriage, Circus, Dragon, Twins, Unrequited Love |
| Time period setting: | 1700s |
| Source: | Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Archimede , Le Pacte, RAI Cinema, Recorded Picture Company |
| Production Countries: | Italy, United Kingdom, France |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2016 | 64 | $8,871 | 2 | $4,436 | $8,871 | 1 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 60 | $13,059 | +47% | 9 | $1,451 | $27,778 | 2 |
| May 6, 2016 | 61 | $9,539 | -27% | 15 | $636 | $44,632 | 3 |
| May 13, 2016 | 59 | $11,577 | +21% | 12 | $965 | $64,095 | 4 |
| May 20, 2016 | 58 | $10,795 | -7% | 13 | $830 | $80,809 | 5 |
| May 27, 2016 | 66 | $3,065 | -72% | 6 | $511 | $91,399 | 6 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 65 | $3,737 | +22% | 4 | $934 | $98,249 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2016 | 64 | $14,719 | 2 | $7,360 | $14,719 | 1 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 62 | $20,374 | +38% | 9 | $2,264 | $35,093 | 2 |
| May 6, 2016 | 60 | $17,425 | -14% | 15 | $1,162 | $52,518 | 3 |
| May 13, 2016 | 60 | $17,496 | n/c | 11 | $1,591 | $70,014 | 4 |
| May 20, 2016 | 57 | $18,320 | +5% | 13 | $1,409 | $88,334 | 5 |
| May 27, 2016 | 72 | $6,178 | -66% | 7 | $883 | $94,512 | 6 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 72 | $5,002 | -19% | 5 | $1,000 | $99,514 | 7 |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 84 | $2,672 | -47% | 4 | $668 | $102,186 | 8 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 8/28/2015 | $11,509 | 21 | 21 | 60 | $43,868 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| Brazil | 5/13/2016 | $25,972 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $25,972 | 11/15/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 12/10/2015 | $2,641 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $2,641 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| France | 7/3/2015 | $149,775 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $631,293 | 8/21/2018 | |||
| Germany | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 21 | 50 | $20,186 | 11/3/2015 | |||
| Greece | 11/19/2015 | $26,810 | 22 | 22 | 22 | $26,810 | 11/25/2015 | |||
| Italy | 5/15/2015 | $1,008,007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3,276,144 | 11/7/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 9/10/2015 | $194,358 | 348 | 348 | 508 | $4,853,143 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 11/19/2016 | $60,567 | 100 | 102 | 194 | $205,623 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 12/11/2015 | $8,242 | 15 | 15 | 24 | $14,189 | 11/28/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/24/2015 | $17,438 | 8 | 8 | 8 | $17,438 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 6/17/2016 | $170,443 | 73 | 73 | 215 | $515,021 | 8/24/2016 | |||
| International Total | $9,632,328 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Salma Hayek | Queen of Longtrellis | |
| Vincent Cassel | King of Strongcliff | |
| Toby Jones | King of Highhills | |
| John C. Reilly | King of Longtrellis |
Supporting
| Shirley Henderson | Imma | |
| Hayley Carmichael | Dora | |
| Bebe Cave | Violet | |
| Christian Lees | Elias | |
| Guillaume Delaunay | Ogre | |
| Eric MacLennan | Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Matteo Garrone | Director | |
| Matteo Garrone | Screenwriter | |
| Edoardo Albinati | Screenwriter | |
| Ugo Chiti | Screenwriter | |
| Massimo Gaudioso | Screenwriter | |
| Giambattista Basile | Based on the fairy tales by | |
| Jeremy Thomas | Producer | |
| Jean Labadie | Producer | |
| Matteo Garrone | Producer | |
| Alessio Lazzareschi | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Watson | Executive Producer | |
| Nicki Hattingh | Executive Producer | |
| Anne Sheehan | Executive Producer | |
| Sheryl Crown | Executive Producer | |
| Dimitri Capuani | Production Designer | |
| Marco Spoletini | Editor | |
| Alexandre Desplat | Composer | |
| Peter Suschitzky | Director of Photography | |
| Leslie Shatz | Sound Designer | |
| Leslie Shatz | Sound Mixer | |
| Jina Jay | Casting Director | |
| Massimo Cantini Parrini | Costume Designer | |
| Gian Luca Chiaretti | Line Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.