Captcha

A young man named Koro struggles to gain legal residency in Italy after arriving from Senegal. He navigates the complex and often dehumanizing bureaucratic system, facing numerous challenges and setbacks in his quest for a stable life. The film offers a stark look at the realities of immigration and the persistent fight for dignity and belonging in a foreign land.

Captcha received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its empathetic portrayal of the immigrant experience and its direct, observational style. The film was commended for its authentic depiction of the bureaucratic hurdles faced by asylum seekers. While some found its pacing deliberate, the overall sentiment was that it offered a powerful and timely humanistic perspective.

• Praised for its realistic and unvarnished look at the asylum process.
• Commended for strong performances, particularly from its lead.
• Noted for its empathetic and humanistic approach to a difficult subject.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's authenticity and its focus on the individual struggles within the larger immigration narrative. Many felt it was an important and thought-provoking film that shed light on often-overlooked challenges.

Selected for screening at the Venice Film Festival (2023). Nominated for Best Film at the Golden Globe Awards (2024).

Director Jonas Carpignano often works with non-professional actors, drawing from real-life experiences and communities to lend authenticity to his films.