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The Rules of Film Noir

2009

The Rules of Film Noir

2009
6
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
… But Film Is My Mistress

2010

… But Film Is My Mistress

2010
6.3
Guided by Liv Ullmann and with commentaries from a number of prominent filmmakers for whom Bergman is and remains an important influence - such as Woody Allen, Olivier Assayas, Bernardo Bertolucci, Arnaud Desplechin, John Sayles, Martin Scorsese and Lars von Trier, the film provides a vivid portrait of the artist who in each new project found a challenge for himself and for the people he worked with - both actors and colleagues behind the camera.
Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive

2012

Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive

2012
6.9
I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that Usain Bolt There is no athlete that can compete with him...he s a global superstar Michael Johnson In this extraordinary film, director Gael Leibland spends a year chronicling every minute of the life of athletics champion and cultural icon Usain Bolt. Granted unprecedented access, Leibland follows Bolt behind the scenes as he attempts to smash records and make history at the 2012 Olympic Games. Through in-depth interviews with Bolt, his family and friends, Bolt: The Movie takes you on a journey into the life of the fastest man on the planet and is a no-holds-barred account of what it is like to be the very best.
Andrei Tarkovsky: A Poet in the Cinema

1984

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Poet in the Cinema

1984
7.4
An extensive interview with legendary director Andrei Tarkovsky conducted by Donatello Baglivo.
Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was

2009

Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was

2009
8.1
In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden, everything vanished. This film maps the spectacular trajectory of the ex-Army corporal that ruled as a monarch, and was condemned to ostracism for an offense to which he pleaded not guilty.
Minamata: The Victims and Their World

1971

Minamata: The Victims and Their World

1971
7.1
The first in a series of independent documentaries that Tsuchimoto made of the mercury poisoning incident in Minamata, Japan.
¿Quién diablos es Juliette?

1997

¿Quién diablos es Juliette?

1997
4.8
Filmed from 1995 to 1997 in Havana, New York, Los Angeles, Morelia and Mexico City, it tells the story of Yuliet, a Cuban teenager, and Fabiola Quiroz, a Mexican model, who, with humor and frankness, surrounded by quirky supporting characters, show us that the absence of their parents, deprivation and adversity made them stronger.
Line of Sight

2012

Line of Sight

2012
6.1
Line Of Sight is a rare view into underground bicycle messenger racing which has become a global phenomenon. For over a decade Lucas Brunelle has been riding with the fastest, most skilled urban cyclists around the world while capturing all the action with his customized helmet cameras to bring you along for the ride.
Félix Mayol Performs "Indiscreet Questions"

1905

Félix Mayol Performs "Indiscreet Questions"

1905
5.2
Felix Mayol performs a song, in colour.
Momma Don't Allow

1956

Momma Don't Allow

1956
6.5
A Free Cinema short documenting a night at the Wood Green Jazz Club, observing youth culture, music, and social dynamics through an unobtrusive, non-narrated style.
Planet of Snail

2012

Planet of Snail

2012
7.1
Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discovers an amazing world under his fingers as he learned to read books with braille. Hopes began to grow and he dreams of writing a book. However, Soon-Ho cannot always be there for him because of her own problem of spine disability. The couple now should learn to survive alone. While Soon-Ho uneasily spends her first day waiting for his return, Young-Chan goes out for the biggest adventure of his life.
The Horse with the Flying Tail

1960

The Horse with the Flying Tail

1960
7.2
A palimino cow pony, through a series of owners and adventures becomes a champion mount for one of the US equestrian team.
The Farm: Angola, USA

1998

The Farm: Angola, USA

1998
7.2
Documentary depicting day to day life in Angola Prison mostly from an inmate's perspective. Interviews are with several inmates including one with a life sentence who is about to die.
A Thirsty World

2012

A Thirsty World

2012
7
Today, against a backdrop of sharply increasing demand, growth in the world population and the growing impact of an unsettled climate, water has become one of the most precious natural resources of our planet.
Versicherungsvertreter

2012

Versicherungsvertreter

2012
6.7
"Those who don't know their limits have none." This is the story of Mehmet Göker, 32, absolute ruler of a cult-like insurance empire. The film shows the rise and fall of the young entrepreneur of Turkish origin from Kassel. A story of greed and megalomania. But also an illuminating insight into the business practices of private health insurance companies.
Calcutta

1969

Calcutta

1969
6.5
When he was cutting "Phantom India," Louis Malle found that the footage shot in Calcutta was so diverse, intense, and unforgettable that it deserved its own film. The result, released theatrically, is at times shocking—a chaotic portrait of a city engulfed in social and political turmoil.
At Night I Fly

2011

At Night I Fly

2011
5.2
In At Night I Fly: Images from New Folsom, inmates at one of California's most maximum security prisons let us see their world. This world is less about dangerous drama and more, as one of them describes, "about isolation. About closure of both the mind and the heart. And the spirit." The documentary shows prisoners, most serving a life sentence, who refuse such closure and instead work to uncover and express themselves. Their primary tool is making art and the film takes us to New Folsom's Arts in Corrections' room, to prison poetry readings, gospel choirs, blues guitar on the yard, and to many more scenes of creation.
Truth In 24 II: Every Second Counts

2012

Truth In 24 II: Every Second Counts

2012
7.5
The film TRUTH IN 24 II documents the tenth and arguably most emotional triumph of the brand with the four rings at this sports car classic. After two Audi R18 TDI cars have retired following spectacular accidents, the remaining Audi fights a dramatic battle for overall victory with the three Peugeot 908 cars which the Audi trio ultimately decides in its favor with a narrow margin of 13 seconds. The film captures the entire drama of the fourth-narrowest running of the Le Mans 24 Hours with intimate insights into the team of Audi Sport and breath-taking pictures.
Bear Nation

2010

Bear Nation

2010
5.2
Filmmaker Malcolm Ingram takes you on a fascinating journey inside a fast growing segment of the gay community where what was once a perceived negative is now redefining the definition of what it looks like to be gay.
Vito

2011

Vito

2011
6.9
In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.