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Io Capitano

Original title: Io capitano
  • 2023
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
16K
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Io Capitano (2023)
A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.
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A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.

  • Director
    • Matteo Garrone
  • Writers
    • Matteo Garrone
    • Massimo Ceccherini
    • Massimo Gaudioso
  • Stars
    • Seydou Sarr
    • Moustapha Fall
    • Issaka Sawadogo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Matteo Garrone
      • Massimo Ceccherini
      • Massimo Gaudioso
    • Stars
      • Seydou Sarr
      • Moustapha Fall
      • Issaka Sawadogo
    • 52User reviews
    • 115Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 38 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Seydou Sarr
    Seydou Sarr
    • Seydou
    Moustapha Fall
    • Moussa
    Issaka Sawadogo
    Issaka Sawadogo
    • Martin
    Hichem Yacoubi
    • Ahmed
    Doodou Sagna
    • Charlatan
    Ndeye Khady Sy
    • Madre di Seydou
    • (as Khady Sy)
    Venus Gueye
    • Sorellina di Seydou
    Oumar Diaw
    Oumar Diaw
    • Sisko
    • (as Cheick Oumar Diaw)
    Joe Lassana
    • Passport man
    Mamadou Sani
    • Poliziotto di frontiera
    Bamar Kane
    Bamar Kane
    • Bouba
    Beatrice Gnonko
    • Donna nel deserto
    Flaure B.B. Kabore
    • Donna incinta
    Affif Ben Badra
    • Autista pickup
    • (as Afif Ben Badra)
    Observateur Ebène
    • Connection man
    Jackie Zappa
    • Middle man
    • (as Jacky Zappa)
    Adbellah Elbkiri
    • Compratore libico
    Bidar Abdelahad
    • Poliziotto
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Matteo Garrone
      • Massimo Ceccherini
      • Massimo Gaudioso
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Moustapha Fall.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Seydou: I'm the captain! I'm the captain! I did it! I did it! I saved everyone! No one died, no one! I'm the captain! I'm the captain!

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      Featured in The Oscars (2024)

    User reviews52

    Featured review
    10/10

    Superb filmmaking at it's finest - do not miss.

    This is one of the most outstanding movies that I've seen in recent years, and one that should be compulsory viewing for all.

    Illuminating, heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting, LO CAPITANO casts an unflinching eye upon the gruelling journey that so many illegal immigrants undertake in the hope of a better life.

    The two innocents at the heart of the story are captivating in their naivety which is quickly crushed by the brutality of the heartless opportunists who exploit them at every step.

    Yet, it also conveys a message of hope and triumph of the spirit. A superb film that's not to be missed. If I could rate it 11 out of 10, I would.
    • mrspiggott
    • Sep 27, 2023
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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2023 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Belgium
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Wolof
      • French
      • Arabic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tôi Là Thuyền Trưởng
    • Filming locations
      • Casablanca, Morocco(as Tripoli)
    • Production companies
      • Archimede
      • Rai Cinema
      • Tarantula
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €12,113,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,048
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,636,951
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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