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This Film Is Dangerous is a celebration of nitrate film, the medium that made cinema possible. It explores the history of nitrate film, from its invention to its eventual phasing out, and the inherent dangers associated with it, including its flammability and decomposition. The book also highlights the technical and artistic innovations that nitrate film enabled, and its impact on early filmmaking. Case studies of significant films preserved or lost due to the nature of nitrate stock are included, as well as the efforts and challenges involved in preserving nitrate film collections worldwide. Contributions from leading film historians and archivists make this a comprehensive and essential resource.