Io Capitano Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 29, 2024

Io Capitano

Release Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Limited

Director: Matteo Garrone

Starring: Seydou Sarr • Moustapha Fall • Issaka Sawadogo

Not Rated Drama 2 hrs, 1 m

5 / 5.0

57% WILL SEE 43% WON'T SEE

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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.

Drama

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Who stars in Io Capitano – Cast List

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Seydou Sarr
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Moustapha Fall
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Issaka Sawadogo
Hood Witch, In His Shadow

Who is making Io Capitano – Crew List

A look at Io Capitano behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matteo Garrone last helmed Pinocchio and Dogman. The film's writer Matteo Garrone last penned Dogman.

Director: Matteo Garrone
Screenwriters: Matteo Garrone
Massimo Ceccherini
Producers: Paolo Del Brocco
Matteo Garrone

Studio: Cohen Media Group
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Io Capitano

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2024

Completed

Changed Io Capitano movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

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

Io Capitano Trailers and Clips

Io Capitano

Official Trailer

Io Capitano Release Date: When was the film released?

Io Capitano was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 23 , 2024. There were 17 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.

The estimated home release date for Io Capitano is currently being determined. Stay tuned!