The Captain

The Captain

2023 · 121 min · WO · 8.0 (131 votes)
Dir. Matteo Garrone · Starring Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodou Sagna, Khady Sy · Music Andrea Farri
AdventureDrama

A teenage boy who, together with his cousin, decides to leave Dakar in Senegal and make his way to Europe. A contemporary Odyssey in which the protagonist must overcome a series of obstacles and in the process is transformed from a human to a commodity to an animal, finally becoming a hero. A grand adventure through the dangers of the desert and the sea, the ambiguities and contradictions of human beings, in which dreams, the hopes and the ambitions of the main characters turn into a struggle for survival, where there is no space for piety.

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A raw, unflinching journey across continents. It feels like a desperate scramble for survival, where dreams clash with harsh realities. The film captures the immense struggle and resilience of those seeking a better life, transforming a human story into an epic quest.

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