Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy.
BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah) won the Best Director Silver Lion at Venice 2023 for this contemporary odyssey of two young men who leave Senegal for Europe. To do so, they must contest with the dangers of the desert, the perils of the sea, and the ambiguities of the human soul. Nominated for Best International Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Rialto Recommends: Io Capitano. Oscar Nominee and Winner at Venice, Matteo Garrone’s epic odyssey turns the migrant journey into a visually stunning, heart-wrenching tale of courage and hope.
Director
Languages
Wolof, French, Arabic, English
Subtitles
English
Countries
Italy, Belgium, France
Studio
Roadshow