Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe

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Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe

Released Sep 21

1h 47m

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One of the world's greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli dedicated his life to music and, after years spent entertaining customers in piano bars, caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard Bocelli's voice on a demo tape. Bocelli's life changed dramatically with the worldwide smash hit "Time to Say Goodbye," his astonishing duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to superstardom. With hard-fought technical mastery of his voice and his decades-long love of opera -- "music's heaven" -- Bocelli would go on to perform on the world's most prestigious stages and with diverse singing partners such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa. Through interviews, archival performance footage, and informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice -- and man -- who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.

Chris Willman

Variety

His flock will get a pleasant buzz even if they don’t see it in a cinema that serves red wine … though they should still look for one, for best effect.

Sep 25, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

You get to hear lots of Andrea's singing which is what you want in this documentary

Sep 29, 2025

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

“As politics continue to divide people via blinding shades of blue and red, Andrea Bocelli transcends above the madness by communicating what’s in his heart.”

Sep 24, 2025

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Again, there’s not much in the movie that established Bocelli fans don’t already know. But this movie isn’t primarily for them. It’s intended for people who think they don’t like classical music and need a little convincing.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 23, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

This is a feel-good biographical tribute, not a documentary that reveals anything new or gets Andrea Bocelli to share soul-baring insights. Opera music fans will enjoy the movie. Everyone else might be bored.

Sep 21, 2025

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Kim Hughes

Original Cin

It’s not exactly a warts-and-all expose of a life in progress, but the documentary does present Bocelli fans with much to enjoy in both performances and interviews with family members, friends, and the famed Italian tenor himself.

Rated: B

Sep 20, 2025

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Patricia Poland

I enjoyed every moment of this beautiful film. His great tenor voice was heard at his home, as well as in concert. Any fan of Andrea Bocelli should see this story of his life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Lorelei Z

Loved it all. His story is so compelling.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Donna F

Loved his life story! so inspiring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Wendy Joy

Done well and so interesting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Violeta Jurez

Un gran documental me encantó la determinación de vida que el tiene. Andrea Bocelli simplemente único.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Vivian

The story was moving. His singing is miraculous and the scenery was beautiful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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One of the world's greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli dedicated his life to music and, after years spent entertaining customers in piano bars, caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard Bocelli's voice on a demo tape. Bocelli's life changed dramatically with the worldwide smash hit "Time to Say Goodbye," his astonishing duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to superstardom. With hard-fought technical mastery of his voice and his decades-long love of opera -- "music's heaven" -- Bocelli would go on to perform on the world's most prestigious stages and with diverse singing partners such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa. Through interviews, archival performance footage, and informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice -- and man -- who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.

Director: Cosima Spender
Producer: Jan Younghusband
Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 21, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 47m