Io Capitano
[United States] : Cohen Media Group, 2024.
Format: DVD
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Edition: Widescreen ed.
Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards®, and from the acclaimed director of Gomorrah and Dogman, Io Capitano narrates the epic journey of a teenage boy and his cousin as they decide to leave Senegal for the promise of Europe. Throughout this compelling odyssey, the young man confronts a myriad of challenges, from the harsh realities of the desert to the harrowing experiences in Libyan detention centers and the risks of the open sea. Filmed over a span of 13 weeks in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, with a cast of non-professional actors, this uplifting film ventures into the intricacies and contradictions of the human experience. Within the narrative, the aspirations, dreams, and ambitions of the main characters evolve into a gripping struggle for survival, reflecting the indomitable spirit of those who dare to seek a better life. Io Capitano stands as a powerful exploration of human resilience, navigating the delicate balance between hope and the unforgiving realities of the world.
Target Audience: MWT rating: NR.
UPC: 738329266233
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05/28/2024
Director, Matteo Garrone.
Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall.
DVD.
Wolof, French audio; English subtitles.
Director, Matteo Garrone.
Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall.
DVD.
Wolof, French audio; English subtitles.