Io Capitano
Io capitano
Synopsis
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US Trailer V2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-08
Top Cast
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Seydou Sarr
Seydou
Moustapha Fall
Moussa
Issaka Sawadogo
Martin
Hichem Yacoubi
Ahmed
Doodou Sagna
Charlatan
Khady Sy
Seydou's Mother
Venus Gueye
Seydou's Sister
Cheick Oumar Diaw
Sisko
Joe Lassana
Passport Man
Mamadou Sani
Police Officer at Niger Border
Bamar Kane
Bouba
Beatrice Gnonko
Flying Woman
Flaure B.B. Kabore
Pregnant Woman on Boat
Affif Ben Badra
Desert Pick Up Driver
Observateur Ebène
Connection Man
Jacky Zappa
Detention Center Middle Man
Abdellah Elbkiri
Libyan Buyer
Bidar Abdelahad
Police Officer in Desert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matteo Garrone
- Screenplay & Story
- Matteo Garrone, Massimo Gaudioso, Andrea Tagliaferri, Massimo Ceccherini
- Original Score
- Andrea Farri
- Original Title
- Io capitano
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Wolof, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- Archimede, RAI Cinema, Tarantula, Pathé, Logical Content Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matteo Garrone
Matteo Garrone, Massimo Gaudioso, Andrea Tagliaferri, Massimo Ceccherini
Andrea Farri
Paolo Carnera
Marco Spoletini
Matteo Garrone, Paolo Del Brocco
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Carnera
Director of Photography
Marco Spoletini
Editor
Dimitri Capuani
Production Design
Stefano Ciammitti
Costume Design
Matteo Garrone
Producer
Abdellah Oukseh
Stunt Coordinator
Matteo Garrone
Director
Matteo Garrone
Writer
Massimo Gaudioso
Writer
Andrea Tagliaferri
Writer
Massimo Ceccherini
Writer
Andrea Farri
Original Music Composer
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Io Capitano
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Io Capitano about?
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
Who directed Io Capitano?
Io Capitano was directed by Matteo Garrone.
Who stars in Io Capitano?
The principal cast of Io Capitano includes Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodou Sagna.
When was Io Capitano released and how long is it?
Io Capitano was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Io Capitano?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Io Capitano was composed by Andrea Farri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Io Capitano?
Io Capitano holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).