I, the Other (2007)
Giuseppe, a Sicilian fisherman, and Yousef, an exiled Tunisian, share a friendship, a fishing business and "Medea," the vessel on which they ply their trade. Then, while they are at sea, the fears of the post-9/11 world shatter their idyllic relationship. Giuseppe hears a radio broadcast about a wanted terrorist with Yousef's name. The Italian locks his friend in the hold. But when Yousef escapes, the former friends' boat becomes their battleground.
Director: Mohsen Melliti
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 18, 2007
Cast
- Raoul Bova - Giuseppe
- Giovanni Martorana - Yousef
- Mario Pupella - Troina
- Samia Zibidi - Yousef's mother
- Lina Besrat Assefa - Giovane Africana
- Mohammed Alì - Yousef piccolo
Screenplay
- Mohsen Melliti
- Sigalot Alessandro (Writers' Assistant)
- David Colantoni (Screenplay)
- Saverio Di Biagio (Writers' Assistant)
Production: Sanmarco Film, Trees Pictures
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mohsen Melliti
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I, the Other about?
- Giuseppe, a Sicilian fisherman, and Yousef, an exiled Tunisian, share a friendship, a fishing business and "Medea," the vessel on which they ply their trade. Then, while they are at sea, the fears of the post-9/11 world shatter their idyllic relationship. Giuseppe hears a radio broadcast about a wanted terrorist with Yousef's name. The Italian locks his friend in the hold. But when Yousef escapes, the former friends' boat becomes their battleground.
- Who directed I, the Other?
- I, the Other was directed by Mohsen Melliti.
- Who stars in I, the Other?
- I, the Other stars Raoul Bova, Giovanni Martorana, Mario Pupella, Samia Zibidi, Lina Besrat Assefa, Mohammed Alì.
- How long is I, the Other?
- I, the Other has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is I, the Other?
- I, the Other is a Drama film.
- Where was I, the Other produced?
- I, the Other was produced in Italy.