Nitrato
Synopsis
Nitrato expresses the ambiguities and contradictions of the Cinemateca Brasileira. The film deals with the richness of its collection, the recognition of international entities, and explores what its relationship to the general public was like. Nitrato also portrays the neglect with which the institution is treated, as seen in how precarious its building infrastructure is, how politicians neglected to communicate with the institution’s staff, and the aftermath of another fire in the building.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Fresnot
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Fresnot
- Original Title
- Nitrato
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Cinemateca Brasileira
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Fresnot
Alain Fresnot
Pedro Farkas
Alain Fresnot
Alain Fresnot, Adilson Ruiz, Carlos Rosset, Felipe Macedo
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Fresnot
Director
Pedro Farkas
Director of Photography
Alain Fresnot
Writer
Alain Fresnot
Producer
Alain Fresnot
Editor
Adilson Ruiz
Producer
Carlos Rosset
Producer
Felipe Macedo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nitrato
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What is Nitrato about?
Nitrato expresses the ambiguities and contradictions of the Cinemateca Brasileira. The film deals with the richness of its collection, the recognition of international entities, and explores what its relationship to the general public was like. Nitrato also portrays the neglect with which the institution is treated, as seen in how precarious its building infrastructure is, how politicians neglected to communicate with the institution’s staff, and the aftermath of another fire in the building.
Who directed Nitrato?
Nitrato was directed by Alain Fresnot.
Who stars in Nitrato?
The principal cast of Nitrato includes Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes.
When was Nitrato released and how long is it?
Nitrato was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 19m.