: Set in a vertical prison (the "Pit"), two inmates per level share a food platform that descends from the top. Those above feast, while those below starve, leading to a brutal struggle for survival.

Though often associated with 2019/2020 festivals, this Italian film by had its main release later.

There are two major films titled released around that time that you might be looking for. Based on your search, here are the reviews for both: 1. Il buco (English: The Platform ) — 2019

: Reviewers at Movieplayer.it praised its claustrophobic atmosphere and social commentary on greed and inequality, comparing it to films like Cube and Saw .