Matteo Garrone’s “Me Captain”: A Story of African Migration and Survival

In “Me Captain”, Matteo Garrone abandons the alleys of the mafia and the twists and turns of celebrity to immerse himself in the tumultuous waves of African migration. The story follows Seydou and Moussa, two young people from Dakar, as they undertake a dangerous journey to Europe, hoping for a better future. However, their aspirations collide with the cruelties of the desert and the perils of the sea, forcing these young people to draw on their humanity to survive.

Matteo Garrone, Director: A story of horror and reality

Matteo Garrone explains that “Me Captain” draws its essence from multiple stories of young people who crossed Africa to Europe. Far from media images that focus on the final part of these journeys, Garrone seeks to embrace the perspective of migrants, to share their lives and their deaths. He highlights the importance of moving away from statistics to give an authentic voice to these human beings. The Italian director emphasizes the need to delve into their world, building a collaborative relationship with the young people who experienced the horror.

To maintain authenticity, Garrone adopts a sober and stripped-down approach to the direction, avoiding any stylistic complacency. He explains that every aspect of the film, from casting to direction, is guided by attention to invisible detail, in order to let the story tell itself. Young Senegalese actors, having never left their country but dreaming of elsewhere, are carefully chosen to embody characters reflecting reality.

2024-01-04 00:14:01
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