Fri, 03 May
|Dome Cinema and Bar
Io Capitano
A contemporary Odyssey through the pitfalls of the desert, the horrors of detention centres in Libya and the dangers of the sea.
Time & Location
03 May 2024, 7:00 pm
Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Directed by Matteo Garrone, Io Capitano tells the adventurous journey of two young men, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe. A contemporary Odyssey through the pitfalls of the desert, the horrors of detention centres in Libya and the dangers of the sea. Shortlisted for Best International Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards, Golden Globe Nominee, Winner of Best Director at the Venice Film Festival, and numerous other awards, Io Capitano is one of the standout films of the year. Indiewire calls it a “A Hero’s Journey… Utterly Stunning”.
Wolof with English subtitles
View the trailer here.
Bar and dining from 5pm. Film starts at 7:00pm.
Bookings essential. Text the Dome Cinema with your name, date, movie and number of people to 027 590 2117.