You already know how to buy bitcoin, how to exchange it, store it, etc. Did you know that many films address this topic? Focus on some feature films that address this theme. This new French lockdown due to the current sanitary conditions is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the cryptocurrency market. Comfortably seated in your couch or bed, here are six film productions that talk about Bitcoin technology and Blockchain technology.
1) In Search of Satoshi Nakamoto (2015)
The first film on the list is related to the creation of Bitcoin. The mystery about the creator of the cryptocurrency was highlighted in a short film dated 2015, directed by Mike Anzel. The film provides important information about the possible whereabouts of the real Satoshi Nakamoto. Considered the "father of Bitcoin", the identity of the programmer who launched the project is so far completely unknown. The movie Finding Satoshi Nakamoto is only eight minutes long. The production shows two journalists searching for Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity, in a documentary available on YouTube.
2) Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Future of the Internet (2020)
Films on this topic have been produced over the past five years. However, Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Future of the Internet is the most recent production on the list. This documentary provides information about Blockchain technology and its impact on the digital environment. Lasting 1h26min, the documentary is directed by Torsten Hoffmann and Michael Watchulonis.
3) Crypto (2019)
The Crypto movie is rather action-oriented. A most incredible plot involving the Russian mafia and money laundering in cryptocurrency. Here's the synopsis: A Wall Street banker is sent to his hometown where he discovers various crimes while working for the local bank. The feature film is directed by John Stalberg Jr. Beau Knapp and Jill Hennessy are among the cast.
4) Viraali (2017)
A theft of Bitcoin wins the spotlight in " Viraali" directed by Thomas Laine. The film is set in Finland and tells the story of four characters involved in cryptocurrency theft. In addition to exploring the subject of Bitcoin, the film depicts a well-known behavior on the Internet: "virilization". The film lasts almost two hours, it enjoys very decent ratings on IMDB. Thanks to a well-paced pace, it is easy to follow.
5) Bitcoin: the end of money as we know it (2015)
Another documentary containing relevant information about the cryptocurrency market is on the list of nominees. In the production "Bitcoin: the end of money as we know it", the economic crisis of 2008 gained notoriety in the debate on the traditional financial market. The financial world has been strongly impacted since the creation of Bitcoin. A thought that can summarize the 2015 production directed by Torsten Hoffmann. This was the director's first work, who also recently published "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Future of the Internet." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS_5dtUOgEs
6) Crypto (2018)
The global lockdown has not taken away investors' and enthusiasts' interest in Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies continue to be traded by brokers around the world. Stock exchanges remain active. In addition to Bitcoin, there are people who prefer to invest in altcoins, betting on projects recently launched on the market. In the case of Crypto" (produced a year before the film that appears in third place on the list, with the same name), the production shows that an investment in altcoins can be risky. The short film lasts only 28 minutes and tells the story of a chemist who decided to invest in cryptocurrencies to protect his son's future. By choosing altcoins instead of Bitcoin, the protagonist of the film bet on a new project on the market. The outcome of the film will not surprise you.
