Movies and TvShows featuring "archival-recording" theme.

A short film that explores the significance of memory and the preservation of knowledge. It takes place in a library archive in Paris, France and follows a librarian as they navigate through various ancient manuscripts, index cards, and archival recordings. The film reflects on the role of archives in preserving humanity's collective memory.

Thud Pilots is a documentary film that takes a close look at the experiences of US military pilots during the Vietnam War. It explores the challenges they faced, including dislocated shoulders, fractured vertebrae, and even instances of torture. The film also sheds light on the emotional toll of war, touching on themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the devastating impacts of conflict.

Elisabeth Subrin’s masterful film is a shot-by-shot reenactment of an unreleased 1967 documentary portrait of SAIC student Shulamith Firestone, who, a few years later, would become a central figure in the rise of radical feminism. Through its meticulous staging, the film expresses in Subrin’s words, “the residues of the past,” and the resonance of issues around gender and class today. (Gene Siskel Film Center)

During World War II, Jean Bricard embarks on a captivating adventure on a remote island. Through archival recordings and breathtaking long-take shots, this documentary sheds light on the intriguing itinerary of this adventurous individual.