Nitrate Base (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Nitrate Base is a comedy and documentary film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s 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&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.
Who’s in it. Nitrate Base stars Lucianna De Falco, Iaia Forte, Éric Berger and Fabio De Luigi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Nitrate Base has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nitrate Base page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nitrate Base tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nitrate Base (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nitrate Base change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nitrate Base worth watching?
- Nitrate Base holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Nitrate Base?
- Nitrate Base stars Lucianna De Falco, Iaia Forte, Éric Berger, Fabio De Luigi and Dario Costa.
- When was Nitrate Base released?
- Nitrate Base was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.