Demi Moore’s Controversial Film “The Substance” Makes Waves at the French Box Office – Cinema Update – AlloCiné

Box office results from November 6, 2024, in France showcased “Louise Violet” leading with 113,728 admissions. “The Substance” debuted strongly in second place after its Cannes recognition, while “Get to Work!” entered at third, surpassing expectations. “Three Friends” and “Full Speed” trailed behind, with “Here” marking a disappointing opening for director Robert Zemeckis. Overall, the weekend highlighted the challenges and successes of various films amid a competitive theatrical landscape.

Box Office Highlights from November 6, 2024 in France

1 – Louise Violet: 113,728 admissions (93,307 from previews)

2 – The Substance: 30,632 admissions (12,989 from previews)

3 – Get to Work!: 21,546 admissions (16,561 from previews)

4 – Three Friends: 20,252 admissions (8,364 from previews)

5 – Full Speed: 6,922 admissions (2,989 from previews)

6 – The Nevenka Affair: 5,026 admissions (3,506 from previews)

7 – Journey to Gaza: 3,914 admissions (2,913 from previews)

8 – Here: 3,292 admissions

Key Takeaways from the Box Office

The highly anticipated film, The Substance, made waves during its opening week, following its recognition at the Cannes Film Festival where it earned a Screenplay Award. It launched into the second spot with a robust ticket count that included both its November 6 numbers and Halloween preview screenings.

Director Coralie Fargeat achieved a remarkable feat, nearly tripling the box office performance of her debut film, Revenge, despite being released on 200 fewer screens. However, it lagged significantly behind Louise Violet, a historical drama featuring Alexandra Lamy, which dominated previews capturing over 80% of its total admissions, particularly resonating with audiences outside the capital, evidenced by a 45 to 1 ticket sales ratio for regions outside Paris.

In contrast, The Substance had a coefficient of just 4.26, which should be considered in light of its genre as an ultra-gory horror film rated for audiences aged 12 and up, along with a lengthy runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes. This likely limited its appeal to a broader audience, making its opening week all the more impressive.

Meanwhile, Get to Work!, an engaging documentary by François Ruffin and Gilles Perret, made a strong entry into the box office, landing in third place thanks in part to favorable previews. It outperformed expectations, surpassing films like Three Friends and Full Speed, which had been anticipated to do better. On its opening day, Get to Work! welcomed nearly 5,000 viewers, significantly outpacing the duo’s prior film, Stand Up Women!

Despite a challenging environment for theaters, Get to Work! could potentially become a noteworthy success if it maintains its momentum. Conversely, Full Speed, despite the star-studded cast including Pio Marmaï, José Garcia, and Eye Haïdara, struggled to make an impact, starting off in fifth place.

Lastly, Here, which marked the reunion of Robert Zemeckis with his Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, underperformed with only 3,292 admissions, marking the weakest opening of Zemeckis’s career in the 21st century.

Data Source: CBO – Box Office

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