Popular Documentary Movies - Page 184
Fugue
2024
Fugue
2024
star 4In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Saor, a young androgynous Indian, carries a coffin. He is taking Valentina, his lover, back to her native village to bury her. When Valentina left this village years ago, before becoming a transgender singer in a faraway city, people here knew her as Pol. Valentina's past and death remain an enigma. Yet bit by bit, through his encounters with the people of the village, Saor begins to perceive what connected them to Pol. Sensitive to the world around him, Saor, like a Shaman, enters their memories. Saor starts to understand that, like all homosexuals persecuted by Shining Path terrorists, Pol lived in terror. In the village cemetery, between rage and bitterness, Saor attends the burial of Valentina's body. A ceremony that is both a burial and an exhumation.Tantura
2022
Tantura
2022
star 7.7When, in the late 1990s, Israeli student Teddy Katz exposed the massacre of Palestinian civilians by Israeli forces in the village of Tantura, in May 1948, during the first Arab-Israeli war, he was initially praised for his pioneering work; but he was soon infamous and branded a traitor. Decades later, incendiary new evidence emerges that corroborates Teddy's findings.American Beauty: Look Closer...
2000
star 7.8A promotional short documentary on the making of the film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball.Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
2025
star 6.3In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.Robin's Wish
2020
Robin's Wish
2020
star 7The final word in the story of what really happened to Robin Williams at the end of his life, focusing on his fight against a deadly neurodegenerative disorder known as Lewy body dementia.Beam Me Up, Sulu
2025
Beam Me Up, Sulu
2025
star 6In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The film was released as Yorktown: A Time to Heal (2022)Morele herbewapening
1963
Morele herbewapening
1963
Report on the ideological foundation Moral Rearmament (MH), based on an idea by the American Frank Buchman, in which critics of the movement have their say. The followers of this group are required to put four virtues into practice: absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute altruism and absolute love.Unlawful Killing
2011
Unlawful Killing
2011
star 5.4A documentary about the allegedly conspiratorial killing of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed.Engineering Evil
2011
The Mermaids' Tears: Oceans of Plastic
2009
star 8.5Every km of ocean now contains an average of 74,000 pieces of plastic. A 'plastic soup' of waste, killing hundreds of thousands of animals every year and leaching chemicals slowly up the food chain. In Holland, scientists found plastic in the stomachs of 95% of all fulmar birds. In Germany, plastic has been found to affect the reproductive systems of animals, while in the US, conservationists are seeing increasing numbers of dolphins die in agony, their guts blocked with rubbish. What will be the long term impact of this 'plastic pollution'? Can anything be done to clean up our oceans?The Road to the Tokyo Olympics
1963
A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.Qu'est-ce qu'on va faire de toi ?
2026
star 7.4Between playing, colouring in and singing, children in a Paris primary school learn about the impact of political decisions on their everyday lives and their future. The documentary sheds light on the future of the education system.Baul: Soul of Bengal
2024
Baul: Soul of Bengal
2024
In “Baul: Soul of Bengal,” traveler Kristina Houwer embarks on a transformative journey to West Bengal, India, where she discovers the enchanting world of the Bauls — wandering minstrels who pass down ancient spiritual teachings through music. Kristina’s adventure reveals the profound wisdom and deep-rooted traditions of the Bauls, whose music transcends time and cultural boundaries. Through intimate encounters and captivating performances, Kristina immerses herself in their unique way of life, uncovering the true essence of the Baul spirit. This documentary is a heartfelt exploration of music, spirituality, and the unifying power of song.Winners: Europa League
2025
star 10This is the story behind our UEFA Europa League-winning campaign brought to life by the squad who made history in 2024/25. With exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes dressing room access and never-seen-before match footage, what better excuse to look back on the road to Bilbao and the glorious win over Manchester United all over again!The Wonderful Journey of Selma Lagerlöf
2020
star 4The extraordinary story of Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940), creator of Nils Holgersson, a memorable and legendary literary character, and the first female storyteller to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1909); a woman as pioneering in her life as in her remarkable work.Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale
1896
star 5A short black and white film by the Lumiere brothers which captures the crowd at the Cologne Cathedral after the main religious services.Canton River Scene
1900
LowMovie
2023
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
1975
star 7.2In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, ShindÅ recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.
