Watch the official :30 trailer cutdown for Matteo Garrone’s IO CAPITANO Italy's submission and nominated for Best International Film at the 96th Academy Awards Nominated for Best Picture, Non English Language at the 2024 Golden Globes. In Theaters February 23 - Official Selection at the 80th Venice Film Festival Official Selection at the San Sebastian Film Festival Official Selection at the 2024 AFI Fest Drawing parallels to SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, IO CAPITANO narrates the epic journey of a teenage boy and his cousin as they decide to leave Dakar in Senegal for the promise of Europe. Throughout this compelling odyssey, the young man confronts a myriad of challenges, from the harsh realities of the desert to the harrowing experiences in Libyan detention centers and the risks of the open sea. Filmed over a span of 13 weeks in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, with a cast of non-professional actors, this uplifting film ventures into the intricacies and contradictions of the human experience. Within the narrative, the aspirations, dreams, and ambitions of the main characters evolve into a gripping struggle for survival, reflecting the indomitable spirit of those who dare to seek a better life. IO CAPITANO stands as a powerful exploration of human resilience, navigating the delicate balance between hope and the unforgiving realities of the world. - Subscribe to Cohen Media Group: https://bit.ly/CohenMediaGroup Official Cohen Media Group site: https://cohenmedia.net/product/io-capitano FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cohenmediagroup LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cohenMediaGroup FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cohenmediagroup