Io Capitano

Director: Matteo Garrone

Senegal, Morocco and Italy | Drama, 2023
2h, 1m | Arabic, English, French, Italian, Wolof

Io Capitano is an epic odyssey of friendship, adventure and perseverance. The film follows the journey of two Senegalese teenage cousins who leave their home in Dakar, Senegal, to find a better life in Italy. Inspired by real life accounts given by African migrants, the film weaves a harrowing picture of the challenges migrants face for the chance of a brighter future.

Awards:

• 2024 Oscar Nominee-Best International Feature Film
• 2024 Golden Globe Nominee-Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language