Adventure, Drama  •  2023  •  121 min

Io Capitano (2023)

Io Capitano poster

Io Capitano (2023)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Seydou Sarr  •   Moustapha Fall  •   Issaka Sawadogo


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film portrays the harrowing journey of West African migrants seeking a better life in Europe, highlighting the extreme dangers, exploitation, and human suffering they endure. Its focus on the humanitarian crisis and the systemic vulnerabilities faced by migrants aligns with left-leaning themes of social justice and human rights.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features a diverse cast, naturally reflecting its narrative focus on two Senegalese teenagers. The story explores their journey of migration, presenting themes related to global experiences without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI a central, explicit focus.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The narrative centers on a young man's perilous journey, fundamentally driven by a deep desire to provide for his biological family, thereby affirming traditional values of familial responsibility and strong intergenerational bonds. While facing extreme circumstances, the protagonist's core motivation remains rooted in his family's well-being.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film respectfully portrays Islam as a significant source of personal strength and cultural identity for the protagonists. Characters are shown engaging in prayer and expressing their faith, which serves as a comfort and guide during their challenging journey. Religious practices are depicted as an integral and dignified aspect of their lives.

LGBTQ: N/R

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Io Capitano' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily follows the arduous journey of two Senegalese teenagers migrating to Europe, focusing on their experiences and challenges without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film focuses on the perilous journey of two young men from Senegal to Europe. Female characters appear in various supporting roles throughout their travels, primarily as fellow migrants or in background capacities. No scenes depict a female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film presents an original narrative with no indication of characters being adapted from existing source material where their gender was previously established. All characters appear to be new creations for this specific production.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Io Capitano is an original film that introduces new characters for its narrative. The film is not an adaptation of existing source material, nor does it portray historical figures with established racial identities. Consequently, no instances of race swapping occur within the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
9.6
Metacritic logo
7.9

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