Below Sea Level

2008 1h 50m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 23

Documentary

Synopsis

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During a five year period an Italian filmmaker documents the world of down-on-their-luck individuals who live in a Californian desert trying to get by one day at a time. None of them has more than a vehicle, a dog and some clothes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gianfranco Rosi
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Italy

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Italy.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gianfranco Rosi, shot by Gianfranco Rosi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1270612 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gianfranco Rosi directs. Gianfranco Rosi behind the camera. Produced in United States of America, Italy. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 18 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Italy.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gianfranco Rosi, shot by Gianfranco Rosi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5IMDB entry: tt1270612 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.