Popular Documentary Movies - Page 273
Mount Mutombo
2025
Mount Mutombo
2025
A powerful chronicle of the extraordinary life of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. Through rare interviews with teammates, coaches, and family, the film captures Dikembe’s journey from his humble beginnings in Congo to his immense impact on and off the basketball court.Genius
2012
Genius
2012
star 4.7If you think you know everything there is to know about John Lennon, think again. Genius will open your eyes.Spartacus & Cassandra
2014
star 6.6“When I was one year old I was already walking. At two, I was eating dirt. At three, my father was in prison. At four, I begged with my sister. At seven, I came to France.” Those are the words of Spartacus, a Roma child who, at 13, has already accumulated the experiences of several lifetimes. He and his sister Cassandre, 10, scrape out a living with an alcoholic, melodramatic father and a mother who begs them to free her from her husband’s tyranny. With the help of an exceptional social worker, they manage to detach themselves from their terrible parents and experience childhood as they never could before.Jack and Sam
2023
Jack and Sam
2023
A poignant film about two Holocaust survivors who were miraculously reunited after 80 years, and are now spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and teaching others about the dangers of hatred.Cusp
2021
Cusp
2021
star 5.1In a Texas military town, three teenage girls confront the dark corners of adolescence at the end of a fever dream summer.The Untameable Kirk Douglas
2017
star 6The story of actor Kirk Douglas, the man and the legend, one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An epic journey through the 20th century and the entire history of Hollywood. A testimony of the huge scope of his life and the scale of the myth. The untameable Kirk Douglas, the ragman's son.The Man Who Saved the World
2014
star 6.8A documentary film about Stanislav Petrov, a former lieutenant colonel of the Soviet Air Defence Forces.Baczyński
2013
Baczyński
2013
star 7.2The short life and vast legacy of the legendary Polish wartime poet of the lost generation, Krzysztof Kamil Baczynski.Verloving prinses Margriet
1965
Live report of the events surrounding Soestdijk Palace following the engagement of Princess Margriet and Master Pieter van Vollenhoven.The Delhi Durbar
1903
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
Behind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?The Cossack and the Gypsy
2013
The Cossack and the Gypsy takes us to the heart of intimate worlds of Lev Chayka and Régine Gabrysz, illustrating their memories, interior views composed of the stories about their childhood and devotion to their country of origin (Ukraine and Soviet Union). The wars and dictatorship of the past in the Eastern Europe is set in contrast with the Far North of Quebec in a forgotten boom town. Vera and Jack, the last miner, Régine and Lev are among the last first immigrants. Their Slavic voices and accents still lull the Abitibi sonorous landscapes, but for how long...Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025
star 8.1An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Featuring conversations with creative collaborators Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Pharrell Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.Karel
2021
Karel
2021
star 6Director Olga Malirova Spatova's feature documentary authentically portrays Karel Gott as a phenomenal singer who gives his all to his fans, as a painter, but also as a loving husband and father. A man who was spreading joy with his songs for sixty years, among several generations not only here, but also in Europe, and even worldwide. The singer traces the steps of his life, allows viewers to peek behind the scenes of concerts, and shows also his family life and privacy that he otherwise tries to lovingly and humbly protect.The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
2017
star 6.3The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired millions to reclaim their lives.Comic Costume Race
1896
Comic Costume Race
1896
star 4.9Three athletes make their way to wicker baskets that contain a mishmash of wacky costumes. They need to dress up as quickly as they can, and make their way back on the running track.Sacrée Sécu
2025
Sacrée Sécu
2025
star 6The whole world envies it; it is the symbol of a united France, a source of national pride, almost an idol! The french Social Security system is celebrating its 80th anniversary. But at a time when public accounts are showing a huge deficit and the age pyramid is reversing, its future and its financing are being called into question. How can this jewel be preserved without causing it to lose its lustre? Can the untouchable be touched ? Sacrée Sécu lifts the veil on the history, legends and taboos surrounding a model that is unique in the world.
