Under the ground (Film) (first feature) (Sottoterra)

original title:

Sottoterra

directed by:

Mohamed Hossameldin

screenplay:

Mohamed Hossameldin, Anita Otto, Christian Filippi

cinematography:

Daniele Ciprì

production:

Ombre Rosse Film Production, Manny Films, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of CNC, Sardegna Film Commission Foundation

country:

Italy/France

year:

2026

format:

colour

status:

Development/Pre-production (13/10/2025)

16-year-old Yousef leaves Egypt to join his father in Italy in hope of a better life. But in Rome, an aggressive boss and hard work await him. He must fight to set himself and his father free from their exploited condition.

Under the ground (Film) (first feature) (Sottoterra)

by Mohamed Hossameldin