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Cycling the Frame

1988

Cycling the Frame

1988
6.8
In 1988, Tilda Swinton toured round the Berlin Wall on a bicycle - starting and ending at the Brandenburg Gate - accompanied by filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. As Swinton travels through fields and historic neighborhoods, past lakes and massive concrete apartment buildings, the Wall is a constant presence.
Mohammed VI - The Limits of Power

2022

Mohammed VI - The Limits of Power

2022
8
Twenty-third sovereign of the Alawite dynasty established in Morocco since the seventeenth century, Mohammed VI took over from his father Hassan II in 1999, and from the moment of his coronation, he positioned himself as a "king of the poor", close to the people. Naturally shy, he prefers to act rather than speak, defining a modern style of governance that has earned him great popularity from the start. Married to a young computer engineer, he asserted a policy of liberalization of morals and even made a critical review of the period of repression led by his father during the years of lead. However, he faces opposition from conservatives, which leads to the election of the Islamist PJD (Party of Justice and Development) as head of government, following the Arab Spring of 2011.
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2002

2002

Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2002

2002
Check out some of the world's hottest models as they travel to all the best beaches in Latin America and pose in the season's sexiest swimwear for the 2002 edition of Sports Illustrated's popular swimsuit issue. Model Yamila Diaz-Rahi hosts the program, which features locations in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Argentina. Other models include Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, Veronica Varekova, Shakara Ledard and many more.
Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin

2023

Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin

2023
8.2
Pussy Riot make a comeback after a long absence to stand with Ukraine. Their story and their struggle are told through archival footage and interviews with the group’s members.
Satya- Ab Tak Pachchees

2023

Satya- Ab Tak Pachchees

2023
10
The film is a compendium of several anecdotes, memories and observations of people who were directly involved in the making of Satya. At the same time, it presents views and commentary on Satya's legacy from people within the industry, whom Varma's film has greatly impacted.
Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

2020

Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

2020
5.5
The first documentary for Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46.
Profils paysans : l'approche

2001

Profils paysans : l'approche

2001
7.5
The first of a documentary serie about rural France.
nWo: The Revolution

2012

nWo: The Revolution

2012
7.2
In the 1990s, one revolutionary movement, symbolized by three letters and forged by notorious rebels, painted the industry black & white. This brand new, never-before-seen documentary reveals the "too sweet" saga of the n.W.o.! Hear from members who were in it 4-Life, as well as stars who witnessed it up close and personal. From the hostile takeover of WCW, to the stunning defections, internal struggles and shocking resurgence in WWE, the complete story of the New World Order is finally told. (Both physical DVD & Blu-Ray releases include over 8 hours of special features in addition to the primary 63-minute documentary feature title on Disc 1.)
Neurons to Nirvana

2013

Neurons to Nirvana

2013
6.9
Through interviews with leading psychologists and scientists, Neurons to Nirvana explores the history of four powerful psychedelic substances (LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA and Ayahuasca) and their previously established medicinal potential. Strictly focusing on the science and medicinal properties of these drugs, Neurons to Nirvana looks into why our society has created such a social and political bias against even allowing research to continue the exploration of any possible positive effects they can present in treating some of today's most challenging afflictions.
a-ha: The Movie

2021

a-ha: The Movie

2021
6.8
When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.
The Devil and Father Amorth

2018

The Devil and Father Amorth

2018
5.1
William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.
Phi Slama Jama

2016

Phi Slama Jama

2016
6.5
Winning is never a slam dunk. They were the most popular fraternity on the campus of college basketball in the early 1980's. Led by a Nigerian soccer player named Hakeem Olajuwon and a lightly recruited hometown kid named Clyde Drexler, the University of Houston Cougars not only electrified the NCAA Final Four with three straight appearances (1982-84), but they also helped transform the game itself. Director Chip Rives brings back the high-flying circus act under ringmaster Guy V. Lewis and spins a tale of true greatness and crushing heartbreak.
Theatre 1

2012

Theatre 1

2012
5
Theatre 1 (Observational Film Series #3) is a feature length documentary, which closely depicts the world of Oriza Hirata, Japan's leading playwright and director, and his theatrical company, Seinendan. By depicting them, the film leads the audience to revisit fundamental but timely questions: What is theatre? Why do human beings act?
Blackadder Rides Again

2008

Blackadder Rides Again

2008
7.5
This documentary marks the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of The Black Adder in 1983 and reunites the iconic cast to give their opinions on all series and specials. Narrated by John Sergeant, this in-depth guide includes interviews from the cast and crew, a clip from the pilot episode, clips from all four series and the specials, opinions about certain moments in the show, and much more. With interviews by Rowan Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, producer John Lloyd, Miriam Margolyes, Rik Mayall, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Tony Robinson and editor Chris Wadsworth.
Falklands' Most Daring Raid

2012

Falklands' Most Daring Raid

2012
Documentary film about the then longest range bombing mission in history, which changed the outcome of the Falklands War.
This Is Marshall McLuhan: The Medium Is The Massage

1967

This Is Marshall McLuhan: The Medium Is The Massage

1967
9
Investigates the central ideas of Marshall McLuhan using pictorial techniques and including his own comments. Examines the reaction of others to his views and points out that his interest is the impact of electronic technology on the contemporary world.
Projekt Marmor - verdrängt und vergessen

2025

Projekt Marmor - verdrängt und vergessen

2025
Der Fall Bernd K.

1967

Der Fall Bernd K.

1967
Documentary on Bernd Köhlert, a West German mercenary whose death in the Congo caused a sensation
Ritratti: Mario Rigoni Stern

1999

Ritratti: Mario Rigoni Stern

1999
Marco Paolini interviews Mario Rigoni Stern about—among other things—his well-known experience as a soldier on the Eastern front during WWII, culminating in the infamous retreat of the Italian troops, the difficult reintegration into civilian life after the war, his relationship with his literary work and with his ancestral land, the Asiago Plateau.
Over-Dependency

1949

Over-Dependency

1949
The case history of a man whose life is crippled by behaviour patterns carried over from a too-dependent childhood. Through therapy he comes to understand the causes of his illness and fear.