Popular Documentary Movies - Page 212
Fuel
2008
Fuel
2008
star 7.2Record high oil prices, global warming, and an insatiable demand for energy: these issues define our generation. The film exposes shocking connections between the auto industry, the oil industry, and the government, while exploring alternative energies such as solar, wind, electricity, and non-food-based biofuels.Paparazzi
1964
Paparazzi
1964
star 6.7Paparazzi explores the relationship between Brigitte Bardot and groups of invasive photographers attempting to photograph her while she works on the set of Jean-Luc Godard's film Le Mépris (Contempt). Through video footage of Bardot, interviews with the paparazzi, and still photos of Bardot from magazine covers and elsewhere, director Rozier investigates some of the ramifications of international movie stardom, specifically the loss of privacy to the paparazzi. The film explains the shooting of the film on the island of Capri, and the photographers' valiant, even foolishly dangerous, attempts to get a photograph of Bardot.Amizade
2023
All the Empty Rooms
2025
All the Empty Rooms
2025
star 7.3A journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings.Kunst & Revolution
1968
Kunst & Revolution
1968
‘Kunst & Revolution is a documentation on the famous action known as the “filthy uni mess”, which led to a jury court trial. I only had a few metres of film with me and they were quickly spent, but still the film gives one a rough impression of the events. As a whole mythology quickly arose around the event, I altered the material to counteract this effect (through repetition, and adding other material, for instance from a film about keeping dogs, and my own leftover footage from the Muehl action number 54 ‘Im Freudenauer Wasser’).’ In film 16 of his anthology Ernst Schmidt Jr. documented the actions of Günter Brus, Otto Muehl, Peter Weibel and Oswald Wiener.Fire, Water, Earth, Air
2026
Four stories from the Nordic region paint a picture of a changing natural world, where the elements rage and where being prepared proves to be much more than sandbags and fire extinguishers.Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
2022
The roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit
2020
star 8From actor to governor of California to our 40th president. Ronald "Dutch" Reagan used his wit and charisma to win the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. His skill as an orator earned him the title of "the great communicator". In this Newsmax TV exclusive narrated by his son Michael Reagan. you'll revisit some of the beloved former president's funniest and greatest moments. See how he advanced conservative conservative policies designed to stimulate growth. Curb inflation. strengthen national defense, and end the Cold War - all while remaining calm under pressure. President for just 69 days, he faced his first crisis - being shot. Despite nearly dying, he joked with his wife. "Honey, I forgot to duck".Le souffle de vie
2026
Le souffle de vie
2026
star 8.3In Polynesia, as humpback whales come to breed in the warm waters of the Pacific, Natoo immerses herself in a timeless experience.Who is James Payton?
2021
Who is James Payton?
2021
star 3From playing Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter to Adolf Hitler in Captain America, as well as standing in for Anthony Hopkins and Jude Law; James Payton has been part of the British Film Industry for the best part of 20 years. Yet he is still largely unknown.The Ox Road
2025
The Ox Road
2025
star 8.1Prince Joachim and author Steffen Jacobsen are on a hike through Jutland, bringing with them their own life stories. A beautiful nature film with a words of wisdom along the way.Vacuumin’ Around
2025
Vacuumin’ Around
2025
A documentary about a person who cleans his room with a vacuum cleaner, filled with disasters and mishaps.Le soir où j'ai reçu le César 2026
2026
Actors and actresses awarded a César recount that rare and unique moment when they hear their name announced as the recipient of this prestigious award.The Key Theif
2026
The Key Theif
2026
A mockumentary following the recent crimes of the mysterious disappearance of keys within the city of Liverpool by the meddeling Key Thief.Segeljungs - Mit Null Ahnung um die Welt
2026
Four Bavarians with no sailing experience decide to conquer the world's oceans. They are confronted with the untamed power of the sea, unexpected meetings and new challenges.Berlin Tempelhof Airport - Gateway to Freedom
2024
Located in former West Berlin, Tempelhof Airport reflects the dramatic history of the 20th century. Once a Nazi showpiece, it later became a symbol of freedom during the Berlin Airlift and the Cold War. In 1978, East German citizen Constanze Glien unexpectedly arrived here after her flight was hijacked, changing the course of her life.Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
2025
star 5With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.
