Io Capitano (Film)

Seydou and Moussa live in Senegal and share a dream: the two teenagers want to live in Europe and become famous musicians. Their desire—and the prospect of a better life—is so strong that one day they ignore all warnings and, eager for adventure, set off for Italy. But their journey doesn’t turn out to be the road trip they imagined. The journey through the desert, the Libyan prisons, and even the crossing of the sea prove to be life-threatening. The two friends must fight not only for their dream, but also for their survival…

›Io Capitano‹ follows the two friends, Seydou and Moussa, on an incredible odyssey from Senegal to Europe. Inspired by true accounts, award-winning director Matteo Garrone uses epic imagery to tell the part of the story we should all know.

›Io Capitano‹ celebrated its world premiere at the 80th Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded the Silver Lion for “Best Director.”

Director: Matteo Garrone
Italy / Belgium / France, 2023, 122 min., Original version with German subtitles, FSK 12

[PLEASE NOTE: This film will be shown in its original version with German subtitles only.]

Cinema: Karlstorkino, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3, 69126 Heidelberg

Admission:
€9 regular admission
€6.50 reduced admission
€5 for members of the Medienforum Heidelberg

Tickets available online or at the box office.
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