A feel-good movie, a gentle fable that moved, brought tears to, and galvanized audiences across Italy: Stephen Chbosky's Wonder, based on the novel of the same name by R.J. Palacio, starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, achieved a record-breaking box office of 12,330,000 euros in Italy. Premiering at Alice nella città, a parallel section of the Rome Film Fest dedicated to young people, the story of little Auggie, who tries to lead a normal life and make friends despite the craniofacial malformation that frightens and alienates everyone, captivated not only children but also viewers of all ages. It's definitely a suitable film for the Christmas season, a compelling and non-trivial story that touches on important themes such as differences, tolerance, and humanity.
