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Lionel

"A FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MAGIC AND REALITY"

December 5, 2010 1h 26m

Originally released in 2010. Lionel is a family film. directed by Mohammed Soudani. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Max Tardioli, Lorenzo Tanzi, and Aurora Andreaus

Synopsis

“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…

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Amka Films
  • Amka Films Productions
  • RSI

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.�...

Who directed Lionel?

Lionel was directed by Mohammed Soudani.

How long is Lionel?

Lionel has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Lionel released?

Lionel was released on December 5, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lionel?

The main cast of Lionel includes Max Tardioli, Lorenzo Tanzi, Aurora Andreaus, Amedeo Magnaghi, Fabrizio Rongione.