Io Capitano
New York, NY : Cohen Media Group, [2024]
Format: DVD
Description: 1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awardsʼ, 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.
Other Authors:
Garrone, Matteo, 1968- film director.
Sarr, Seydou, actor.
Fall, Moustapha (Actor), actor.
Cohen Media Group, publisher.
Garrone, Matteo, 1968- film director.
Sarr, Seydou, actor.
Fall, Moustapha (Actor), actor.
Cohen Media Group, publisher.
Subjects:
Teenagers -- Senegal -- Dakar -- Drama.
Adventure and adventurers -- Drama.
Africa -- Drama.
Teenagers -- Senegal -- Dakar -- Drama.
Adventure and adventurers -- Drama.
Africa -- Drama.
Target Audience: Rating: Not rated.
UPC: 738329266233
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
DVD FOREIGN Io | Main (Downtown) | DVD | Coming Soon |
Title from sell sheet.
"Kino Lorber."
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Wide screen.
Special features: Q&A; Theatrical trailer and more!
Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall.
DVD, wide screen.
Wolof or French dialogue; English subtitles.
"Kino Lorber."
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Wide screen.
Special features: Q&A; Theatrical trailer and more!
Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall.
DVD, wide screen.
Wolof or French dialogue; English subtitles.