Io Capitano

Released Feb 23

2h 2m

Drama

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The inexperienced thespian kid leads give commanding performances.

Rated: B

Jun 28, 2024

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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

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lawrence m

Extremely poignant and superbly acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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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

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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

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Nadir

Very heart breaking to see such a treacherous journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Juan C

Loved the movie. We in the USA think of all the people who are willing to do whatever is necessary to cross the Southern border. Rarely are we exposed to others who are willing to risks their lives to get to Europe. People are the same everywhere, always thinking of how to better their condition. I only wish they had shown more of the Italian reception besides their Coast Guard.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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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: Pathé Films, Archimede, Tarantula, RAI Cinema
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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