The film explores the theme of migration on their perilous journey to Europe.
No.6 Cinema (Portsmouth Historic Dockyard) and the University's Centre for Blue Governance (CBG) are proud to announce that the award-winning film ‘Io Capitano’ which explores the theme of migration and the plight of migrants on their perilous journey across Africa to reach European shores, will be screened on Thursday 28 November.
To introduce the central theme of migration, identities and cinematic journeys, the screening will be preceded by a short presentation by the CBG Labour and Human Rights Theme Leads, Professor (Dr) Leïla Choukroune (Professor of International Law and Director of the Centre for Global Justice and Rights) and Dr Sophie Quintin (Senior Research Associate in Maritime Security). The academics will be holding an informal Q&A after the film in the cinema's bar area.
Essential information
Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Location: No.6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Cinema & bar opening: 6.15pm
Introduction of film/theme: 6.40pm (bar area, Prof L Choukroune and Dr S Quintin)
Screening start: 7.00pm
Ticket price: £5 for under 25s and £7.50 for students over 25 with a valid student card.
The film
Directed by Matteo Garrone, the film portrays the harrowing experiences of two Senegalese youths, Seydou and Yaya who leave their homes in Dakar to reach Europe to pursue their dreams. It is inspired by actual stories of migrants who cross the desert enduring humiliation and pain at the hands of criminals along the land routes across the Sahara Desert to reach the northern shores of the island continent. Against the violent reality of human trafficking and modern slavery, it also portrays a story of friendship, resilience and survival in a hostile environment.
More information can be found on the No. 6 Cinema website.