Sting, Isabella Rossellini, and U.S. director Roger Ross Williams came together to show their support for Matteo Garrone’s immigration epic “Io Capitano” at the recent New York launch, held at the Museum of Modern Art. The film, which has been shortlisted as Italy’s contender for the best international feature film at the Oscars, tells the harrowing journey of two Senegalese teenagers seeking a better life in Europe.
A Gripping Tale of Perseverance
“Io Capitano” takes viewers on a journey through the perils of the desert, the horrors of Libyan detention centers, and the dangers of the sea. The film has received critical acclaim, with Variety critic Guy Lodge praising it as Garrone’s most robust and satisfying work since his international breakthrough with “Gomorrah” 15 years ago. Seydou Sarr, one of the film’s stars, secured the best emerging actor award at the Venice Film Festival.
A Strong Italian Oscar Contender
Italy has high hopes for “Io Capitano” at this year’s Oscars. The film, which also won the best European film award at the San Sebastian Film Festival, has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. Cohen Media Group will release the film in the U.S. on February 23.
Isabella Rossellini’s Passionate Introduction
At the packed screening at the Museum of Modern Art, Isabella Rossellini took the stage to introduce Garrone’s latest work. Rossellini, daughter of renowned director Roberto Rossellini, made a heartfelt connection between “Io Capitano” and the neorealism movement in Italian cinema pioneered by her father, Vittorio De Sica, and Luchino Visconti. She praised the film’s ability to depict real-life experiences and transport viewers into different realities.
Supporting a Fellow Filmmaker
Isabella Rossellini expressed her admiration for Matteo Garrone, calling him a “very much a Rossellini son” and a brother to her. She emphasized the film’s significance and her desire to support and share it with the audience that night.
“Io Capitano” is a production by Matteo Garrone and Paolo Del Brocco. The film also features co-producers Ardavan Safaee, Joseph Rouschop, and Valerie Bournonville, with Archimede, RAI Cinema, Tarantula, Pathé, and Logical Content Ventures serving as the production companies.
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