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‘RONALDO’ SETS GROUNDBREAKING GLOBAL RELEASE DAY

‘RONALDO’ SETS GROUNDBREAKING GLOBAL RELEASE DAY

UNIQUE FILM EVENT TO REACH CRISTIANO’S ARMY OF FANS

ACROSS 75 COUNTRIES ON MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER

DOCUMENTARY ADDS DVD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD DISTRIBUTION TO THEATRICAL GLOBAL RELEASE DAY, AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fans around the world will now be able to own a copy of ‘Ronaldo’, the powerful new documentary from the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, on the same day as its released in cinemas.

In a ground-breaking film event befitting the footballing star’s level of global stardom, ‘Ronaldo’ will be available to own across 75 countries on Monday 9th November.

As previously announced, Cristiano will be marking this unique global film event by attending a special premiere event in London that night, to be simulcast to over 300 cinemas around the world.

Cristiano said: Ronaldo’ is the only official film about me that will show– for the very first time – what my life is really like. My amazing fans are why I made the film so I’m excited to share it with them all at the same time with the global release on 9 November.”

Anticipation for the triple Ballon d’Or winner’s first film is reaching fever pitch with the first trailer, released just two weeks ago, garnering over 14million views to date.

To give fans another taster of what to expect, a deleted scene has been released today and is available to view here: www.facebook.com/ronaldofilm

This clip, which will be part of the exclusive DVD and Blu-Ray extras, gives a sneak peak at the intimate look into Cristiano’s family life and his relationship with his son that the documentary will offer.

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, ‘Ronaldo’ is directed by Emmy® Award winner Anthony Wonke and produced by Paul Martin for We Came We Saw We Conquered Studios. Executive producers are James Gay-Rees and Asif Kapadia for On the Corner Films, the multi-award winning production company behind ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’.

‘Ronaldo’ will be available to buy on digital download everywhere on 9th November, with the DVD and Blu-Ray available from 9th November, perfect timing for Christmas gift shopping!

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