Synopsis
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
Io Capitano (2023) is a 2h 1min drama feature film by Matteo Garrone. Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy.
Facts
Awards
Silver Lion, Marcello Mastroianni Award
Filming location
Marsala, Dakar, Casablanca
Production
Rai Cinema, Tarantula, Tarantula Belgium
Original language
French, Wolof, English, Italian, Arabic
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Academy Awards 2024 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 2024 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2023 generic
