Lionel (2010)
A FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MAGIC AND REALITY
“Many years ago, men and lions used to live in peace together and were allies. They protected each other. But little by little men forgot about their deal and in the end the lions did the same.” These are the words that Lionel’s dying grand-father whispered to him in his village in Africa. Lionel is an 11-year-old boy who leaves happily in Switzerland with his mother and step-father. During a school trip to the zoo, Lionel is irresistibly attracted to an old lion lying in a cage. The lion starts to communicate with him and asks him to find a way to set him free in order to go back to Africa. With the help of his best friend Federico and of his classmates, Lionel is determined to keep his promise…
Cast
- Max Tardioli - Lionel
- Lorenzo Tanzi - Federico
- Aurora Andreaus - Elisa
- Amedeo Magnaghi - Antonio
- Fabrizio Rongione - Daniele
- Fatou Kine Boye - Luv
- Roger Gnoan M'Bala - Nanà
- Mona Petri - Laura
- Emanuele Santoro - Vétérinaire
- Jasmin Mattei - Enseignante
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lionel about?
- “Many years ago, men and lions used to live in peace together and were allies. They protected each other. But little by little men forgot about their deal and in the end the lions did the same.” These are the words that Lionel’s dying grand-father whispered to him in his village in Africa. Lionel is an 11-year-old boy who leaves happily in Switzerland with his mother and step-father. During a school trip to the zoo, Lionel is irresistibly attracted to an old lion lying in a cage. The lion starts to communicate with him and asks him to find a way to set him free in order to go back to Africa. With the help of his best friend Federico and of his classmates, Lionel is determined to keep his promise…
- Who directed Lionel?
- Lionel was directed by Mohammed Soudani.
- Who stars in Lionel?
- Lionel stars Max Tardioli, Lorenzo Tanzi, Aurora Andreaus, Amedeo Magnaghi, Fabrizio Rongione, Fatou Kine Boye.
- How long is Lionel?
- Lionel has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Lionel?
- Lionel is a Family film.
- Where was Lionel produced?
- Lionel was produced in Switzerland.