Nitrate Base
Originally released in 1997. Nitrate Base is a documentary/comedy film. directed by Marco Ferreri. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lucianna De Falco, Iaia Forte, and Éric Berger
Synopsis
This documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of the cinema birth. It is an historic running through the technical and artistic evolution of the 7th art. We move from mute to sound, from B&W to color, trough all the genders (musical, Lyric, politic...). Beside it we have a kind of resume of the historic contest in which cinema lived till now, events and movements (neo-realism, classical etc.). All the aspects are taken in consideration: fashion, star system till the end, the sad end, of cinema in the theaters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Audifilm
- Salomé
- ASP
- Eurimages
- Canal+
- CNC
- Magyar Televízió Müvelödési Föszerkesztöség (MTV)
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitrate Base about?
This documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of the cinema birth. It is an historic running through the technical and artistic evolution of the 7th art. We move from mute to sound, from B&...
Who directed Nitrate Base?
Nitrate Base was directed by Marco Ferreri.
How long is Nitrate Base?
Nitrate Base has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Nitrate Base released?
Nitrate Base was released on January 29, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nitrate Base?
The main cast of Nitrate Base includes Lucianna De Falco, Iaia Forte, Éric Berger, Fabio De Luigi, Dario Costa.