Nominated for Best International feature at the 2024 Academy Awards, IO CAPITANO is the epic story of two teenagers, Seydou and  Moussa, who decide to leave Dakar, Senegal and make their way to Europe. They do this secretly, although they are repeatedly warned about the arduous journey.

The dream of becoming rich and famous as musicians in Europe is too enticing. However their journey is not as easy as they thought that it would be and they are quickly confronted with obstacles that they had never thought of in this powerful and empathetic odyssey that will touch you.

The film has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzmHT0e5jRs

IO CAPITANO is receiving a national cinema release on March 28.

Sydney Arts Guide has ten in season double passes to give away. Email editor.sydneyartsguide@gmail with  IO CAPITANO PROMOTION in the subject heading. Winners will receive etickets to see the film.