Io Capitano
Cast
Seydou Sarr , Moustapha Fall , Issaka Sawagodo , Hichem Yacoubi , Doodou Sagna , Khady Sy , Bamar Kane , Cheick Oumar Diaw
Director
Languages
Wolof, French, with English Subtitles
Country
Italy
Inspired both by true stories and myth, I Captain takes us on a moving contemporary odyssey as two teenage boys abandon their families in Senegal to pursue a dream of a better life in Europe. This grand adventure through the multiple dangers of desert and sea tests their ambitions, their maturity, and their courage, becoming at times a struggle for survival. Despite the perils along the way I Captain is ultimately a journey of hope and heroism.
With a stand-out performance by the young Seydou Sarr in particular, I Captain is directed by Cannes Grand Prix winner, Matteo Garrone (Tale of Tales, Gomorra, Dogman, and Pinocchio). After winning the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, then garnering a remarkable 7 wins at Italy’s annual David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor, I Captain went on to earn an Oscar nomination at the 2024 Academy Awards. An epic story that offers a deeply human perspective on the migrant crisis, I Captain is, in Garrone’s own words; “an attempt to finally give voice to those who don’t usually have one.”