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Io Capitano

Released Feb 23 2h 2m Drama TRAILER for Io Capitano: Trailer 1 List
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In this acclaimed film which won top directing and acting prizes at the Venice Film Festival, writer-director Garrone presents a "reverse shot" of the immigration experience while unfurling an epic, cinematographically magnificent odyssey from West Africa to Italy. The story is told through the mind’s eye and experiences of two Senegalese teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. Yet between their dreams and reality lies a treacherous journey through a labyrinth of checkpoints, the scorched Saharan desert, a fetid North African prison and the vast waters of the Mediterranean where thousands have died packed inside vessels barely fit for passage. Read More Read Less
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A journey toward hope, Io Capitano perambulates through the ravishing Saharan landscape encountering the most sublime and debased corners of humanity.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) This is a film that, for all its brutal horrors, keeps a kernel of hope and faith in the inherent decency of humankind (or some of it at least). Rated: 4/5 Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times The film makes brilliant if often harrowing cinema. But Garrone’s boldest strokes are also subtle. Rated: 4/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Katherine McLaughlin Little White Lies Sarr and Fall are wonderful young actors and excel in displaying joy and fear, presenting a warming and believable brotherly dynamic. Rated: 3/5 Apr 3, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Cinema Daily US The film combines elements of The Swimmers and Slumdog Millionaire, stories of survival and cleverness, for an affirming experience that transcends its miserable setup and ensuing events. Rated: B+ Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Calum Cooper The People's Movies Its insistence on portraying the bleakness of contemporary migration may border on excessive, but it certainly captures the humanity of its subject through its organic character arcs and strong performances. Rated: 3/5 Jul 19, 2024 Full Review Gisela Savdie Letra Urbana The cinematography is exceptional, capturing the beauty of African and Italian landscapes and combining magical realism effects that add an additional layer to the realistic drama of the migration experience. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alessandro An epic journey of incredible strength, a necessary tale for our time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review lawrence m Extremely poignant and superbly acted. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Roy J They come here illegally because they don't have a legal way. The illegal way is harder and risky, nobody wants to do this, but they have no choice. Beautiful movie, love the ending. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Film Buff Utery harrowing and heartbreaking story of the trials and tribulations of migration from Africa to Europe. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review Nadir Very heart breaking to see such a treacherous journey. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review 0M3G4 2 VERY BORED... AGH I HATE SCHOOL Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this acclaimed film which won top directing and acting prizes at the Venice Film Festival, writer-director Garrone presents a "reverse shot" of the immigration experience while unfurling an epic, cinematographically magnificent odyssey from West Africa to Italy. The story is told through the mind’s eye and experiences of two Senegalese teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. Yet between their dreams and reality lies a treacherous journey through a labyrinth of checkpoints, the scorched Saharan desert, a fetid North African prison and the vast waters of the Mediterranean where thousands have died packed inside vessels barely fit for passage.
Director
Matteo Garrone
Producer
Paolo Del Brocco, Matteo Garrone
Screenwriter
Matteo Garrone, Massimo Gaudioso, Massimo Ceccherini, Andrea Tagliaferri
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Archimede, RAI Cinema, Pathé Films, Tarantula
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Wolof
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 23, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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