Andrea Bocelli Story THE MUSIC OF SILENCE To Hit Theaters 2/2

Based on the extraordinary true story of Andrea Bocelli, a blind boy, who against all odds becomes one of the most world renowned opera singers. To date, he has sold over 80 million records worldwide.

THE MUSIC OF SILENCE is directed by Academy Award nominee Michael Radford (Il Postino, Merchant of Venice) and stars Toby Sebastian ("Game of Thrones," Barley Lethal) as Andrea Bocelli, Luisa Ranieri (Letters to Juliet), Jordi Mollà (Bad Boys II, Blow), Ennio Fantastichini (Loose Cannons, Open Doors) and Antonio Banderas (The Expendables 3, Desperado). The screenplay was co-written by Anna Pavignano (Elsa & Fred) and Michael Radford in collaboration with Andrea Bocelli.

Andrea Bocelli has sold over 80 million records worldwide. He has performed for Popes, Presidents, and Royals, as well as audiences all over the world. Bocelli's blindness began with glaucoma and became complete after a soccer accident as a young boy. The film will feature songs that Bocelli composed when he was young that have never been released. The first edition of Bocelli's memoir was published in 1999 and focused on the success and difficulties at the beginnings of his career.