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Io Capitano Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Jan. 29, 2024

Io Capitano

Release Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Limited

Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini, Issaka Sawadogo, Paolo Del Brocco, Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall

NR Drama 2 hrs, 1 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Narrates the epic journey of a teenage boy and his cousin as they decide to leave Dakar in 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.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Io Capitano.

Crew Behind the Film

The Io Capitano behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Matteo Garrone last directed Pinocchio and Dogman. The film's writer Matteo Garrone last wrote Dogman.

Producers
Paolo Del Brocco
Matteo Garrone
Production Companies

Additional Information

MPA Rating
NR Not Rated
Runtime
2 hrs, 1 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
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Language
French<br /> English

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Production Details

What we know about the Io Capitano movie production.

Key Facts

  • Filmed over a span of 13 weeks in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, with a cast of non-professional actors.
  • Nominated for Best Picture, Non English Language at the 2024 Golden Globes.
  • Official Selection at the 80th Venice Film Festival; Official Selection at the San Sebastian Film Festival; Official Selection at the 2024 AFI Fest
  • Italy's submission and shortlisted for Best International Film at the 96th Academy Awards

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Io Capitano was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 23, 2024. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including Ordinary Angels, Drive-Away Dolls and Parallel. As a limited release, Io Capitano was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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Mon., Jan. 29, 2024

  • Set the MPA rating to NR

  • Added a running time of 121 minutes

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