Pinocchio

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved fairytale, old woodcarver Gepetto (Roberto Benigni), fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio (Federico Ielapi), who magically comes to life. Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray, encountering magical beasts, fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along his journey. However his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways.

In this new imagining of the iconic classic beloved across the world, acclaimed Italian director Matteo Garrone (Gomorra, Dogman, Tale of Tales) returns to the authentic roots of the Pinocchio story. With this ground-breaking live action film shot in stunning Italian locations, Garrone creates a rich fantasy world of mystery and wonder, filled with luminous, funny and touching moments. Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni plays Geppetto and Pinocchio is portrayed by the rising star Federico Ielapi.

Titel: Pinocchio
Original titel: Pinocchio
Director:  Matteo Garrone
Country: Italy  
Language: Italian
Running time: 125 min
Year: 2020
Cast: Roberto Benigni, Federico Ielapi, Marine Vacth, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini, Gigi Proietti