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Beyond My Grandfather Allende

2015

Beyond My Grandfather Allende

2015
7.1
Marcia, granddaughter of Salvador Allende, the first democratic socialist president who was overthrown by the Army in September 1973, seeks to reconstruct the personal and familiar image of her grandfather, buried by his historical person, her exile and the family pain.
Secrets of the Sun

2012

Secrets of the Sun

2012
9
It contains 99.9 percent of all the matter in our solar system and sheds hot plasma at nearly a million miles an hour. The temperature at its core is a staggering 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. It convulses, it blazes, it sings. You know it as the sun. Scientists know it as one of the most amazing physics laboratories in the universe.
Freedom Fields

2018

Freedom Fields

2018
7.5
In post-revolution Libya, a group of women are brought together by one dream: to play football for their nation. But as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the “Arab Spring” begin to fade, can they realise their dream? And is there even a country left to play for? Freedom Fields is a film about hope and sacrifice in a land where dreams seem a luxury. Through the eyes of these accidental activists we see the reality of a country in transition, where the personal stories of love, struggle and aspirations collide with History.
Collecting Time

2024

Collecting Time

2024
Dimitris Pistiolas, a retired employee for the Greek Post Office, is the owner of the largest cinema museum in the world. In two tiny venues in Athens lies his renowned by the Guinness World Records collection. Now, 90 years old, Dimitris recounts his past, hidden in his machines, hoping that his memories are not going to be lost forever.
Militantropos

2025

Militantropos

2025
8
The film does not have a main character, but instead explores the experience of war through the prism of the collective and the individual: those forced to flee, those who take up arms, those who lose their homes or are left to live among the ruins. The film shows people's reactions to aggression and violence, to the change in the space in which they live, and their adaptation to a new reality.
The Inbetweeners Go Global

2014

The Inbetweeners Go Global

2014
A look at "The Inbetweeners" in the build-up to their second movie.
The Private Life of the Royal Academy

2018

The Private Life of the Royal Academy

2018
Filmed over 5 years, this documentary goes behind the scenes at one of Britain's most remarkable institutions as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Cameras go behind the scenes at the Royal Academy of Arts with unparalleled access.
Still Rowdy After All These Years

2011

Still Rowdy After All These Years

2011
A documentary retrospective on the prolific career of acclaimed Canadian actor, writer and director Gordon Pinsent.
Bihttoš

2014

Bihttoš

2014
8
Bihttoš is an unconventional documentary that explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter. Through animation, re-enactments, and archival photos, writer/director Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers delves into the dissolution of her parents’ mythic love story and how it has colored her perception of love in her adult life.
Das Phantom

1994

Das Phantom

1994
5
After each new crime, the department store blackmailer Scrooge comes up with a more sophisticated method of handing over money. The Soko is often hot on his heels, checking thousands of traces and countless clues, but he always manages to escape. While the officers led by Chief Inspector Paule Pietsch reap scorn and ridicule, Scrooge becomes a cult gangster in the public eye. But Soko boss Pietsch is certain: even the phantom Scrooge will make a mistake.
Os Homens do Caranguejo

1969

Os Homens do Caranguejo

1969
Beginning

1967

Beginning

1967
6
Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.
Anne Frank Remembered

1995

Anne Frank Remembered

1995
7.7
Using previously unreleased archival material in addition to contemporary interviews, this Academy Award-winning documentary tells the story of the Frank family and presents the first fully-rounded portrait of their brash and free-spirited daughter Anne, perhaps the world's most famous victim of the Holocaust.
This Is GWAR

2021

This Is GWAR

2021
6.9
The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennnon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie.
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines

2012

Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines

2012
5.8
Explores the concept of heroic women from the birth of the superhero in the 1940s to the TV and big screen action blockbusters of today. Heroic role models are important in childhood development, yet there are a dearth of these for girls. It provides a rare example of a female heroine who doesn't require rescue, determines her own missions, and possesses uniquely feminine values. Looks at how Wonder Woman's storyline changed over time while considering how women are rarely depicted as heroic, powerful, or world-changing
With Love from Truman

1966

With Love from Truman

1966
6.2
At his Long Island beach house, and on the occasion of the publication of his masterful nonfiction novel In Cold Blood, reporter Karen Dennison interviews celebrated writer Truman Capote, who displays his exuberant personality, makes witty jokes, shares his thoughts on writing, reflects on various aspects of the book and, in a sweet and endearing voice, reads and explains some of its highlights.
Skleněná suita

1946

Skleněná suita

1946
Our Man in Gabon

2014

Our Man in Gabon

2014
Momčilo Radunović, an experienced entrepreneur and businessman remained in Gabon after the break-up of Yugoslavia. In the film, he evokes memories of former successes and co-operation from the times of non-alignment.
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command

1992

Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command

1992
1
A documentary that uses dramatizations based on fact to tell the story of Canadian air crew in Canadian bomber squadrons under British command during World War II. Posits Royal Air Force Bomber Command "deliberately hid the truth" about RAF bomber crew survival rates, concealed plans about deliberately annihilating civilians, and betrayed the trust of Canadian military airmen. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini-series.
Bobby Cassidy: Counterpuncher

2010

Bobby Cassidy: Counterpuncher

2010
A deeply human portrait of a boxer with the heart of a lion who refused to give up, in and outside of the ring. This documentary follows the fighter's life from a child who was taught how to hate, to a father who learned how to love.