"Matteo Garrone's stunning film puts a human face on the migrant crisis" is how Indiewire describes "Io Capitano" the new film from the director of Pinocchio and Gomorra, Matteo Garrone. A story rich in power and intensity which enthralled the jury at the 80th Venice Film Festival, securing the "Leone d'Argento" and the "Marcello Mastroianni Award" for the best new talent, bestowed upon Seydou Sarr. Variety describes the film as: "A grand felt emotional sweep". "Io Capitano" is among the 15 movies to have made the shortlist for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
