Movies and TvShows featuring "documentary-filmmaking" theme.
30 for 30 is a TV series that showcases exceptional athletes and significant sporting events through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis. The show delves into the triumphs and struggles of icons in sports history, exploring their impact on the game and society.
Arena is a British television documentary series, made and broadcast by the BBC. Voted by leading TV executives in Broadcast as one of the top 50 most influential programmes of all time, it has run since 1 October 1975 with over five hundred episodes made, directed by the likes of Martin Scorsese, Alan Yentob, Roly Keating, Frederick Baker, Volker Schlondorff and Vikram Jayanti. Arena's subjects are a roll-call of the world's best known cultural figures from the 20th and 21st centuries, from singers Bob Dylan and Amy Winehouse to academics Edward Said and Eric Hobsbawm, from writers Jean Genet and V S Naipaul to artists Francis Bacon and Louise Bourgeois. The current series editor is Anthony Wall.
How To with John Wilson is a comedic documentary series that explores the peculiarities of life in New York City. Through a blend of humor, realism, and documentary-style filmmaking, John Wilson provides unique and hilarious insights into urban life.
Two siblings, Becca and Tyler, visit their grandparents and begin to experience their disturbing behavior, including sundowning, violent outbursts, and mysterious activities in the basement. As Becca documents their trip for a documentary, she uncovers a dark secret from her mother's past that caused the family's estrangement. The siblings set up a hidden camera to capture the truth behind their grandparents' unsettling actions.
Cannibal Holocaust is a controversial found-footage film that follows a film crew's tragic expedition in the Amazon rainforest. It explores themes of brutality, violence, and culture clash as they encounter a cannibalistic tribe and face horrifying acts of cruelty.
Ed Asner tells the story of RKO Pictures from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch is a documentary film that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the final season of the popular TV show Game of Thrones. The film provides an intimate and in-depth exploration of the production process, showcasing the efforts of the cast and crew as they work tirelessly to bring the epic fantasy world of Westeros to life.
"La Course destination monde" is a Canadian reality television series, which aired on Télévision de Radio-Canada from 1988 to 1999. The series was a filmmaking competition which sent young, emerging filmmakers from Quebec around the world to make short films about their destinations, with prizes awarded at the conclusion of each season to the best films coming out of the competition. The show premiered in 1988 as "La Course des Amériques", sending filmmakers to destinations in North and South America. The second season, "La Course Amérique-Afrique", continued to highlight destinations in the Americas as well as opening to destinations in Africa, while the third season, "La Course Europe-Asie", centred on destinations in Europe and Asia. From the fourth season onward, the show was titled "La Course destination monde", and permitted filmmakers to travel to anywhere in the world.
Micky Ward, a young boxer from a working class background, tries to establish himself as a successful fighter while dealing with his older brother's addiction issues. With the help of his family and a new manager, Micky overcomes obstacles and rises to success in the ring.
La La Land is an American television comedy series broadcast on Showtime in the United States, BBC Three in the United Kingdom, and SBS One in Australia. It features character comedian Marc Wootton playing three different characters including, Shirley Ghostman, a fake psychic, Gary Garner, a wannabe actor, and Brendan Allen, a documentary film-maker.
Side by Side is a documentary film that explores the transition from traditional film to digital cinema. It examines the impact of digital technology on cinematography, film stock, movie cameras, and filmmaking processes. The documentary features interviews with renowned filmmakers and explores the advantages and challenges of digital filmmaking.
Grey Gardens is a biographical drama that tells the story of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale, the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Living in a dilapidated mansion in the Hamptons, the two women lead eccentric and reclusive lives. The film explores their complex mother-daughter relationship, their struggles with money, and their connection to the Kennedy family. Set in both the 1930s and 1970s, Grey Gardens is a fascinating portrait of two unique individuals.
The Odyssey follows the journey of a Frenchman who becomes an environmental activist, facing challenges such as an unfaithful husband, sea pollution, debt, and the loss of his son. With a French accent, he embarks on an exploration adventure singing around a campfire on a boat and encounters penguins and whales. This drama is based on a true story and showcases the love between a father and son.
An aspiring documentarian and two conservationists venture into the Outback to record the animals displaced by bushfires where they discover a terrifying new species.
Geek Charming is a comedy-drama movie that follows the story of Dylan, a popular high school diva, and Josh, a social outcast. When Dylan's documentary project takes a wrong turn, she enlists Josh's help to film her story. As they work together, they develop an unexpected bond and begin to see each other in a new light.
While We're Young is a comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach. The plot revolves around a married couple in their 40s who befriend a younger couple in their 20s. The film explores themes of aging, relationships, and the pursuit of authenticity. As the couples become increasingly involved in each other's lives, they confront the differences in their generations and question their own choices.
Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires dealing with the mundane aspects of modern life while living as flatmates. They navigate paying rent, socializing, and conflicts with each other. When a new vampire joins their group, their dynamic changes. They banish one of their own after an incident and later attend a masquerade party where they encounter a werewolf pack. Through unexpected events, they form an unlikely friendship.
Crimes and Misdemeanors tells the story of a successful ophthalmologist who hires a hitman to murder his mistress, and a documentary filmmaker struggling with his guilty conscience. The movie explores the complex moral dilemmas faced by the characters and questions the concept of justice. Parallel storylines intertwine to depict the stark contrast between crime and misdemeanors.
Private detective investigates a murder in New York and discovers a shocking secret: conjoined twin sisters with a psychopathic tendency. As the investigation unfolds, the detective's own sanity is questioned and an evil plot is revealed.
An immersive 4+ hour journey into the making of the seminal sci-fi movie RoboCop (1987). With over 60 cast/crew interviews including: Peter Weller, Paul Verhoeven, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Ray Wise, Ed Neumeier, Michael Miner, Phil Tippett, Jon Davison and many more. Complete with exclusive behind the scenes materials, ROBODOC is a unique, comprehensive and fully explorative scene-by-scene retrospective.