It is considered a cult film.
CUL-to — Italian borrowed the English word 'cult'. Stress on first syllable, as in Italian.
Describe a film with a dedicated following, typically one that was not a mainstream hit on release but gained devoted fans over time. Used in conversation and film criticism.
Italian cinema has many cult films — from Dario Argento's horror films to Sergio Leone's Westerns to the comedies of Totò. 'Film di culto' (also 'cult movie') is a borrowed concept but fully integrated into Italian film vocabulary. Many arthouse cinemas screen cult classics in retrospective cycles.
È diventato un classico del cinema italiano.
It has become a classic of Italian cinema.
'Classico' = classic — used for films with lasting artistic status.
Ha una schiera di fan accaniti.
It has a dedicated army of fans.
'Schiera' (array/group) + 'accaniti' (fierce/dedicated) — vivid expression.
Lo proiettano spesso nelle rassegne cinematografiche.
It is often shown at film retrospectives.
'Rassegna cinematografica' = film retrospective or festival programme.
Italy's 'Giallo' horror films and Spaghetti Westerns have enormous cult followings internationally. Directors like Dario Argento and Sergio Leone are revered by film buffs worldwide, while in Italy they are considered part of the national cultural heritage.