Popular Documentary Movies - Page 136
Birds
2001
Birds
2001
The film follows five dancers on an all-white, moving set. At first they wear highly stylised, predominantly white costumes before switching to all-white leotards and coloured cellophane headdresses with matching extensions on each of their fingers. The dancers form complex compositions comparable to abstract paintings and hold their poses in tableaux. At other points they explore parts of the moving scenography.Benjy
1951
Benjy
1951
star 6.2Benjy is a 1951 American short documentary film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It won an Oscar in 1952 for Documentary Short Subject. Henry Fonda narrates this short film about a boy who was handicapped from birth. An orthopedic pediatrician wants to provide a therapeutic regimen that could cure the child, a scoliosis patient, but first he needs to convince the boy's parents, who have rejected the child because of his disabilities.Swedish Rooms
1980
40 jaren koningin
1938
40 jaren koningin
1938
In 1938, Queen Wilhelmina celebrated her fortieth anniversary of reign. This overview covers the development of the Netherlands during the period 1898–1938. We see constitutional issues Wilhelmina dealt with, as well as changes in transport, water management, and technology. The House of Orange was interested in science, culture, and sports; Queen and Prince Hendrik made an appearance at many festivities. An overview of Wilhelmina's life reveals her great interest in the Dutch people. Highlights of her life include her engagement and marriage to Hendrik, the Silver Wedding Anniversary, and the engagement of Juliana and Bernhard.F for Fake
1973
F for Fake
1973
star 7.4Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.Chain Reactions
2025
Chain Reactions
2025
star 6An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.The Rise and Fall of the Etruscans
2022
star 9.3For eight centuries, between the 9th and 1st century BC, the Etruscans, inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, were one of the most powerful peoples of the Mediterranean basin, and when they disappeared they left behind impressive necropolises, vestiges of sanctuaries and even entire cities. How did they attain such power? How far did they extend their dominion and influence? What were the causes of their decline?Marché aux légumes
1896
Marché aux légumes
1896
Sex Van Floor Plan: The Documentary
2026
star 10State College, Pennsylvania becomes isolating if one doesn’t fit the mold. Sex Van Floor Plan is an observational documentary that takes an intimate look into the lives of the members of a small town punk band. Helmed by their bassist Ellis, the group works together to finish recording their first single and ruminates on what it truly means to be a Riot Girl.Le grand cirque des marées
2025
The foreshore as you've never seen it before! War, survival, and marine ballet: in a Microscomos-style odyssey with sumptuous images, this documentary takes a close-up look at the aquatic world at low tide and its colorful creatures.The Bread of Mother Tradition
2025
A documentary about Vesna, a single mother who sustains her five children through the small business of making traditional homemade bread.Jean Cocteau
2024
Jean Cocteau
2024
We film buffs grew up worshiping Jean Cocteau—particularly his BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ORPHEUS and BLOOD OF A POET—but in recent years he has perhaps ebbed from our consciousness.Artificial Love
2026
Artificial Love
2026
A lonely man falls in love with his ChatGPT companion, challenging the boundaries of love and what it means to be human.The Cowboy Capital
2024
The Cowboy Capital
2024
star 10Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of Bandera, Texas.Fake Famous
2021
Fake Famous
2021
star 7.1Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.Napoleon and Wellington
1997
Battle of Waterlooo-1815. The Compelling Story of the Bloody Conflict that shaped the World's Destiny.Radio Ila
2008
Radio Ila
2008
The Ila district in Trondheim keeps a secret, a radio station few people know the existence of. Three students decide to track down the station, and the hunt for Radio Ila is on.I Am Comic
2010
I Am Comic
2010
star 6.2Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
