Io Capitano

Overview

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.

Directed by Matteo Garrone

Top cast

Seydou Sarr

Seydou

Moustapha Fall

Moussa

Issaka Sawadogo

Martin

Hichem Yacoubi

Ahmed

D

Doodou Sagna

Charlatan

K

Khady Sy

Seydou's Mother

V

Venus Gueye

Seydou's Sister

C

Cheick Oumar Diaw

Sisko

J

Joe Lassana

Passport Man

M

Mamadou Sani

Police Officer at Niger Border

Bamar Kane

Bouba

B

Beatrice Gnonko

Flying Woman

Flaure B.B. Kabore

Pregnant Woman on Boat

Affif Ben Badra

Desert Pick Up Driver

O

Observateur Ebène

Connection Man

J

Jacky Zappa

Detention Center Middle Man

A

Abdellah Elbkiri

Libyan Buyer

B

Bidar Abdelahad

Police Officer in Desert

M

Mohamed Amine Kihel

Libyan Prison Guard

M

Mouhamed Gaye

Little Angel

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