Whatever Happened to Gelitin (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 2016, Whatever Happened to Gelitin is a comedy and documentary film directed by Angela Christlieb, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Art dealer Salvatore Viviano and director Angela Christlieb embark on a search for the lost artist collective Gelitin, which since the 1990s has shattered the borders of "good taste" again and again with extravagant actions and installations. Interviews with old companions and artist friends in the U.S., Europe, and Asia are linked with anarchically montaged Gelitin archive material: intense, transgressive, experimental, gaudily colorful, funny, and virulent.

Who’s in it. Whatever Happened to Gelitin stars John Waters as Himself, Liam Gillick as Himself, Salvatore Viviano as Himself and Tom Sachs as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Whatever Happened to Gelitin has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whatever Happened to Gelitin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whatever Happened to Gelitin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Whatever Happened to Gelitin (2016)?
In US, Whatever Happened to Gelitin is available to stream on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Whatever Happened to Gelitin worth watching?
Whatever Happened to Gelitin holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Whatever Happened to Gelitin?
Whatever Happened to Gelitin stars John Waters, Liam Gillick, Salvatore Viviano, Tom Sachs and Emmanuel Perrotin.
When was Whatever Happened to Gelitin released?
Whatever Happened to Gelitin was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.