Mediaset’s biographical TV movie Il mio nome è Carlo delivered a robust debut on Canale 5, drawing 4.269 million viewers and a massive 29.6% audience share on Sunday, September 27. Dedicated to the life of Carlo Acutis, the broadcast marks one of the standout audience performances in the opening weeks of the new Italian television season.
Directed by Giacomo Campiotti and produced by Movie Magic International in co-production with RTI, the 100-minute drama stars Samuele Carrino as Carlo Acutis, alongside Lucia Mascino. The film follows Acutis from his childhood through his final days, authentically portraying his normal teenage interests in computers, video games, and football, seamlessly intertwined with his deep faith, friendships, and commitment to solidarity.
The narrative also places a strong focus on Acutis’s early understanding of the Internet as a powerful tool for communication and outreach. This positioning effectively places the character at the unique intersection of youth culture, technology, and religion. The approach gives the biographical drama a highly contemporary angle while remaining completely centered on the young figure, who has recently become an internationally recognized symbol of faith among younger generations.
Riding the momentum of its stellar Italian broadcast performance, Il mio nome è Carlo will make its official international market debut as the flagship title in Mediaset Distribution’s premium lineup at MIPCOM 2026, running in Cannes from October 11 to 15. The highly anticipated title will be presented to international buyers with its dominant domestic ratings serving as a powerful initial market reference.
