MUBI Unveils The New Trailer And The Streaming Release Date For Pompei: Below The Clouds
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Carl Roberts 
After screening at the New York Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival, Gianfranco Rosi’s Pompei: Below The Clouds debuts a new trailer and streaming date.
MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service and production company, brings Gianfranco Rosi’s Pompei: Below the Clouds exclusively to MUBI in the UK on 27 March 2026. The film received its World Premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize. Additionally, it also screened at the New York Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival in 2025.
Streaming exclusively on March 27 in North America, Latin America, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, India, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, streaming in Turkey is coming soon.
PREMISE
Between Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples, the ground shakes periodically, and the fumaroles of the Phlegraean Fields taint the air. From the traces of history and memories of the subterranean world come the concerns of the present. In black and white, a lesser-known Naples emerges and fills with voices. As a result, the film is filled with life.
From award-winning filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi comes Pompei: Below the Clouds, a striking and human portrait of Naples. This is a city forever marked by the looming presence of Mount Vesuvius. While the volcano’s quiet threat lingers in the background, Rosi turns his lens toward the everyday rhythms of life. These rhythms continue undisturbed. For example, archaeologists carefully brush away centuries of dust to reveal fragments of history. Children recite lessons as the earth hums beneath their feet. Moreover, firefighters stand ready for the next call.
Through these intimate moments and sweeping imagery, the film reveals a community that has learned to live with uncertainty. The result is a portrait at once local and universal: a reflection on humanity’s capacity to live, love, and rebuild in the shadow of the unimaginable.
A MASTERFUL ACT OF CINEMATIC IMMERSION
As with his earlier films (Fire at Sea, Notturno), Gianfranco Rosi’s latest is a masterful act of cinematic immersion. Shot in and around Naples over the course of three years as Rosi embedded himself in the communities in and around Vesuvius, Pompei: Below the Clouds marks his first black-and-white feature in over thirty years. In 2013, his film Sacro GRA was the first ever documentary to be awarded the Golden Lion.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
The film has received critical acclaim across the board, with reviews such as:
“An intensely disquieting, utterly distinctive film… superb” – ★★★★★ The Guardian
“A ghostly yet luminous cinematic mosaic of Naples” – ★★★★★ The Guardian
“A beautiful, sprawling treat” – Little White Lies
“His movies play like exquisite ethnographic studies of our planet that were made by an alien species” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Evanescent and timeless” – The Wrap
“Brims with life and contrast” – Variety
“Masterful” – Screen Daily
We saw the film at the BFI London Film Festival, and were surprised and amazed by it. Our editor, Phil Roberts, said this about the film:
Gianfranco Rosi’s #BelowTheClouds is a wonderfully insightful exploration of Italian culture, living in the shadow of Vesuvius.
The culture, architecture and warmth of the people existing here shines through vividly through this artistic black and white intimate lens. #LFF
I myself had this to say:
#BelowTheClouds is a stunning documentary featuring those who live in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius
Filmed in black and white, the film is fascinating.
#BFI #LFF
THE CREW BEHIND THE FILM
Pompei: Below the Clouds features Gianfranco Rosi as the writer and director, who also handles the cinematography and sound. Fabrizio Federico collaborates with Joe Bini on the editing, while Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg provides the music. The production team includes Donatella Palermo, Gianfranco Rosi, and Paolo Del Brocco, along with 21Uno Film srl, Stemal Entertainment srl, and Rai Cinema.
Pompei: Below The Clouds (Sotto Le Nuvole) will premiere on MUBI on March 27th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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