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PUBLISHED
New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2024]
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1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2023
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
Wide screen (1.85:1)
Special features: Q&As with Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Mamadou Kouassi and Matteo Garrone ; Theatrical trailer
Cinematography, Paolo Carnera ; editing, Marco Spoletini ; music, Andrea Farri
Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall
Blu-ray, region A, 1920x1080p widescreen; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo; requires Blu-ray player
French and Wolof dialogue; English subtitles