: The film was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Oscars, representing Italy.
, directed by . The film is an epic migration odyssey that followstwo Senegalese teenagers, Seydou and Moussa , as they leave Dakar for Europe. Movie Overview
The story follows cousins Seydou and Moussa, who dream of becoming music stars in Europe. Their journey takes them through the Sahara desert, Libyan detention centers, and finally across the Mediterranean Sea.
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, directed by Matteo Garrone. This critically acclaimed drama follows the harrowing journey of two Senegalese teenagers, Seydou and Moussa, as they attempt to migrate from Dakar to Europe.
The film is based on real-life accounts of migrants who survived the route. It depicts the horrific physical toll of the journey with unflinching realism—the vast, indifferent desert, the extortion by traffickers, and the systemic torture in Libyan prisons. However, Garrone infuses the narrative with elements of magical realism. In moments of extreme trauma, Seydou has visions—a woman floating above the desert sand, or spirits offering comfort—which serve as a testament to the resilience of the human imagination in the face of absolute despair. 3. The Performance of Seydou Sarr The film’s emotional weight rests entirely on newcomer Seydou Sarr