World Cinema Movie Discussion: Io Capitano

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Are you a fan of international movies and reading subtitles? Watch an acclaimed movie on Kanopy. Then, join a librarian from the Vernon Area Public Library for a discussion with fellow international cinema fans. After registering on the Library calendar, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Writer-director Matteo Garrone presents a "reverse shot" of the immigration experience while unfurling an epic odyssey from West Africa to Italy. The story is told through the mind's eye and experiences of Seydou and Moussa, two Senegalese teenage cousins living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Film (2024).

Watch Io Capitano with your library card on Kanopy.

Watch the trailer for Io Capitano.