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The Base

2024Movie1 h 12 min

Documentary
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nostalgic documentary movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Parisian taxi drivers Ahmed, Jean Jacques, and Madame Tang document La Base - a gigantic transit hub isolated on the outskirts of Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport - reappropriated by the drivers to become a rich microcosm of community life, a refuge facing the decline of their trade and the fast-changing world.

Feels like

  • Documentary Realism
  • Labor & Class Struggle
  • Urban Community Portrait
  • Nostalgic Humanism
  • Social Commentary
  • Everyday Heroism
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Quiet Observation

Crew

Directed by
Vadim Dumesh
Produced by
Quentin Laurent
Music by
Martin Delzescaux, Nicolas Verhaeghe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 2024 · 1 h 12 min · Documentary

Released
April 3, 2024
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, Lao
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Base?"

Questions about The Base

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Base?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Base worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Base okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Base plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Base?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Base in English?

FrenchArabicLao

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic and Lao.