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Moon: The Battles of Space

2019

Moon: The Battles of Space

2019
8.5
July 20, 1969. Apollo 11 lands on the surface of the Moon. Such a feat was apparently performed to the greater glory of all mankind, but actually it marked the end of the space race disputed by the two great superpowers of the time in their eagerness to arrive before and the beginning of the spread of the Cold War into space. Nowadays, the struggle continues, but the main competitors and their purposes are others.
Butterflies Do Not Live Here

1958

Butterflies Do Not Live Here

1958
5.7
A documentary about the life of Jewish children forced to live in the Theresienstadt concentration camp.
La operación

1982

La operación

1982
6.9
Documentary on the mass sterilization of Puerto Rican women during the 1950s and '60s.
NA China

2020

NA China

2020
7
The implantation of African traders in Guangzhou is a recent phenomenon, on which Marie Voignier reports through her interlinking portraits of Jackie, Julie, Shanny who have come to set up their business on site. Amidst the monstrous accumulation of merchandise on the endless markets of the megacity, the film follows these African businesswomen grappling with the globalised Chinese economy.
Out There

2008

Out There

2008
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, TGR’s OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today. Through the eyes and experiences of surfers and locals, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening key surf spots such as Trestles in Southern California, surf in Southern Chile threatened by pulp mills, Teahupoo and its growing popularity, mainland Mexico, North Shore Hawaii near the Turtle Bay development and beyond.
Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly Remembered

2013

Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly Remembered

2013
Patricia Ward Kelly remembers Gene Kelly directing "Hello, Dolly!"
A Volcano Odyssey

2012

A Volcano Odyssey

2012
8.2
The epic story of the life of a volcano, capable of both causing the extinction of all things and helping the evolution of species, over 60 million years.
Women Make Films

2004

Women Make Films

2004
Those of Our Land

1915

Those of Our Land

1915
6.3
With family connections to some famous French artists, writers, and musicians of the time, Sacha Guitry decided to film the individuals in action, to celebrate the greatness of his culture, threatened by Germany in the ongoing Great War.
No Ordinary Genius

1993

No Ordinary Genius

1993
An intimate, moving, and funny account of the remarkable life and times of Richard Feynman—the most extraordinary scientist of his age.
The Widowmaker

2015

The Widowmaker

2015
6.8
Every minute of every year an American drops dead of a heart attack, hundreds of thousands without any warning or prior symptom. But these people could have been saved. The Widowmaker uncovers a chilling tale of greed, ego, and a conspiracy of silence around that most vulnerable of human organs - the heart.
Beyond the Pole

2009

Beyond the Pole

2009
5.3
A documentary film crew follows the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition ever to attempt the North Pole. Simultaneously Saving the Planet and getting into the Guinness Book of Records Brian and Mark hope to kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, they have never done anything like this before.
Dear Mrs Ougi Chikage

2006

Dear Mrs Ougi Chikage

2006
Kenji Murakami seeks out legendary wildman director Kenji Onishi and arranges a meeting with director Yoko Oguchi. The meeting turns unexpectedly intense...
Desolate Rome

1995

Desolate Rome

1995
3.4
Chronicles of a male homosexual drug addict in 1980's in voice-over with long take scenes from Rome, television snippets of news of Gulf War and commercials.
The Object

2007

The Object

2007
10
Documentary about three men from Kentucky who claim to have discovered an Old Testament relic for 69-cents at a Madison, Tennessee Goodwill superstore. The men believe that they have found the mysterious Urim and Thummim in the form of a stone cup that allows its users to communicate with God and see visions.
The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes

1991

The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes

1991
A film about the destruction of the Jewish intelligentsia - from the defeat of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee to the “Doctors’ Plot.”
The Hub

1969

The Hub

1969
7
A new, modern train station in the province of Croatia, where the only problem seems to be the numerous, unemployed people or as the station master complains: Why do films always have to show the bad side?
On Lavender

2025

On Lavender

2025
10
A documentary that is a deep exploration of gender identity within the context of Greek society, providing a multi-layered narrative that reflects the experiences of individuals navigating the complexities of gender in a culture where these topics are still emerging. Over four years, the filmmakers captured intimate stories of people confronting their gender identities, revealing how personal, societal, and familial expectations shape their journeys. The documentary aims to challenge the traditional norms of gender and to give voice to those whose experiences are often marginalized. It marks a significant step in Greece’s cinematic exploration of LGBTQ+ themes and is a pivotal contribution to the global conversation on gender identity.
Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond

2005

Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond

2005
Larisa

1980

Larisa

1980
5.9
Elem Klimov's documentary ode to his wife, director Larisa Shepitko, who was killed in an auto wreck.