
Io Capitano
Directed by Matteo Garrone
Produced by Archimede, RAI Cinema
A harrowing yet humanistic journey through the perils of migration, anchored by the deep bond between two young friends pursuing an uncertain dream.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Io Capitano sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Io Capitano scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Io Capitano end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Io Capitano violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Io Capitano easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
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Like Io Capitano
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Io Capitano
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Io Capitano, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Io Capitano, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Io Capitano, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































