Lionel(2010)
A FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MAGIC AND REALITY
Lionel 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…
Lionel (2010) is a family film directed by Mohammed Soudani, released on December 5, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Max Tardioli, Lorenzo Tanzi, Aurora Andreaus and Amedeo Magnaghi.
- Director:
- Mohammed Soudani
- Writers:
- Sara Beltrame, Francesco Niccolini, Mohammed Soudani
- Producers:
- Tiziana Soudani
- Production:
- Amka Films, Amka Films Productions, RSI
- Status:
- Released
Lionel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Max Tardioli
Max Tardioli
as Lionel
- Lorenzo Tanzi
Lorenzo Tanzi
as Federico
- Aurora Andreaus
Aurora Andreaus
as Elisa
- Amedeo Magnaghi
Amedeo Magnaghi
as Antonio
Fabrizio Rongione
as Daniele
Fatou Kine Boye
as Luv
Roger Gnoan M'Bala
as Nanà
Mona Petri
as Laura
- Emanuele Santoro
Emanuele Santoro
as Vétérinaire
- Jasmin Mattei
Jasmin Mattei
as Enseignante
Key crew
Directed by Mohammed Soudani, written by Sara Beltrame, Francesco Niccolini and Mohammed Soudani, produced by Tiziana Soudani.
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Lionel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lionel online?
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Who stars in Lionel?
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The main cast of Lionel (2010) includes Max Tardioli, Lorenzo Tanzi, Aurora Andreaus, Amedeo Magnaghi and Fabrizio Rongione. The film was directed by Mohammed Soudani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lionel released?
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Lionel was released on December 5, 2010 and runs for 1h 26m.