Naples, with its rich history and the looming threats of Mount Vesuvius and the Campi Flegrei caldera, is explored through the lives of its residents over three years.
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Naples, with its rich history and the looming threats of Mount Vesuvius and the Campi Flegrei caldera, is explored through the lives of its residents over three years.
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Naples, a city rich in history, serves as the backdrop for Gianfranco Rosi's documentary, Below the Clouds. Over three years, Rosi captures the daily lives of residents amid the looming presence of Mount Vesuvius and the Campi Flegrei caldera. The film presents a mosaic of experiences, from the work of archaeologists excavating ancient sites to the anxieties of locals living with the threat of volcanic eruptions. Daniel Blumberg provides the musical score, marking his first collaboration with Rosi.
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- See the daily lives of Naples residents.
- Meet Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg's music.
- Find out why it won a Special Jury Prize.
Did You Know
- The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025.
- Below the Clouds is Rosi's third documentary about everyday life in Italy.
- It was theatrically released in Italy on September 18, 2025.
- The film has a 94% positive rating from 18 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Below the Clouds?
Gianfranco Rosi directed Below the Clouds.
What award did Below the Clouds win at the Venice International Film Festival?
Below the Clouds won the Special Jury Prize at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
When was Below the Clouds released in Italy?
Below the Clouds was theatrically released in Italy on 18 September 2025.
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