Documentary
United Kingdom
Ferrari: Race to Immortality is a documentary film that explores the world of motor racing in the late 1950s, a time when champions were made and lost on a Sunday, and no losses were greater than those of Enzo Ferrari’s Scuderia. The film is based on the bestselling biography Mon Ami Mate by Chris Nixon and offers an in-depth look at the loves and losses, triumphs and tragedy of a turbulent era that shook the motor racing world.
The film focuses on the events surrounding the 1958 season, which began with a series of tragic accidents that claimed the lives of some of the sport's most talented drivers. These events spurred Formula 1 to institute new safety regulations and improved safety standards, but the losses continued to mount.
The film chronicles the efforts of Enzo Ferrari and his team to overcome the tragedies and continue competing at the highest levels of the sport. Using rare archival footage and interviews with surviving drivers and team members, the film provides an intimate look at the lives of those who risked everything for the thrill of the race.
Ferrari: Race to Immortality is a must-see for any fan of motor racing, offering a compelling look at a pivotal era in the sport's history.
