Question 1

Why was the film edited down to only half the footage?

Accepted Answer

Editor Jacopo Quadri suggested tightening the narrative focus to obtain a satisfying end result. The finished film is based on roughly 50% of the material shot for a larger project.

Question 2

Which festivals or awards recognized Below Sea Level?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Venice Film Festival in 2008 and received a European Film Award in 2009.

Question 3

What is the setting and subject of Below Sea Level?

Accepted Answer

An Italian filmmaker documents down-on-their-luck individuals living in a Californian desert, each with little more than a vehicle, a dog, and some clothes.

Question 4

Who served as director, producer, and cinematographer?

Accepted Answer

Gianfranco Rosi directed, produced, and served as cinematographer for the film.

Question 5

What was the planned second film from the unused footage?

Accepted Answer

There were plans to make another separate film with the remaining footage, but this never came to pass.

Below Sea Level

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