Paolo Del Brocco

Paolo Del Brocco has his fingerprints all over some seriously notable films—Dogman (2018), Io Capitano (2023), and Never Look Away (2018) are just a few on his resume. If you’re even remotely into international cinema, you’ve probably bumped into his work without realizing it. Dogman? That film is a gritty, emotional gut-punch. Honestly, it’s the kind of movie that stays with you—the story of a mild-mannered dog groomer stuck in the middle of a violent criminal world, trying to keep his head above water when it all just keeps dragging him under. There’s this haunting vibe to everything, and you can tell Del Brocco had a hand in making it so brutally real. And then there’s Io Capitano, which dropped in 2023. That one’s a wild, heartbreaking journey, following two Senegalese teenagers as they try to make it to Europe. Don’t expect a sugar-coated adventure—this film digs into the chaos and horror of migration, but it’s told with a touch of hope and humanity that just hits different. Del Brocco’s involvement gives it that extra layer of authenticity and power. Never Look Away rounds out the trio, and it’s another heavy hitter. Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the movie chases an artist haunted by his past. There’s art, trauma, history all rolled into this epic story, and you just know Del Brocco’s production style helped stitch it all together. Basically, the guy’s got an eye for compelling, tough stories that stick with you long after the credits roll.