Below Sea Level (2008) movie poster

Below Sea Level

2008 · 110 min · Director: Gianfranco Rosi

Below Sea Level (2008) is a documentary, directed by Gianfranco Rosi. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

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What Below Sea Level Is About

Out in the California desert, on ground that sits below sea level, there is a settlement that belongs to nobody. Most of the people living there own nothing beyond a vehicle, a dog and a few clothes; some ran, some fell, some no longer think about going back. Gianfranco Rosi went out there over a period of years and shot the film alone. It does not pity anyone, does not lecture and does not try to rescue anybody; it simply stays and listens. It won best documentary in the Horizons section at Venice.

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What is Below Sea Level about?

Out in the California desert, on ground that sits below sea level, there is a settlement that belongs to nobody. Most of the people living there own nothing beyond a vehicle, a dog and a few clothes; some ran, some fell, some no longer think about going back.

Where can I watch Below Sea Level?

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How long is Below Sea Level?

Below Sea Level runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Below Sea Level come out?

Below Sea Level was released in 2008.

Who directed Below Sea Level?

Below Sea Level was directed by Gianfranco Rosi.

What is Below Sea Level's rating?

Below Sea Level holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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