Below the Clouds

Sotto le nuvole

This breathtaking documentary explores past and present lives of the communities living in the shadow of Vesuvius.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Gianfranco Rosi

  • Italy 2025. 114min

  • Courtesy of

    The Match Factory

  • Languages

    Italian, Arabic-Syrian, Japanese, Neapolitan Dialect, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

As with his earlier films (Fire at Sea, Notturno), Gianfranco Rosi’s latest is a masterful act of cinematic immersion. Embedding himself in the communities in and around Vesuvius, Rosi documents the humour, hopes and fears of ordinary people. Combining haunting black and white images of modern life with astonishing archive footage, Below the Clouds is a sublimely original work.

Adrian Wootton

With thanks to Cinecittà

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

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