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Lionel (2010)

Movie 86 min

Family

“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…

Sara Beltrame Writer Francesco Niccolini Writer Mohammed Soudani Writer Mohammed Soudani Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 2010
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt1784522
Language
Studio
Amka Films, Amka Films Productions,

Cast

Max Tardioli Lionel Lorenzo Tanzi Federico Aurora Andreaus Elisa Amedeo Magnaghi Antonio Fabrizio Rongione Fabrizio Rongione Daniele Fatou Kine Boye Fatou Kine Boye Luv Roger Gnoan M'Bala Roger Gnoan M'Bala Nanà Mona Petri Mona Petri Laura Emanuele Santoro Vétérinaire Jasmin Mattei Enseignante

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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.
When was Lionel released?
Lionel is a 2010 family film.
Where can I watch Lionel?
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