Movies and TvShows featuring "film-appreciation" theme.

These Amazing Shadows is a documentary film that explores the significance of film preservation and the role of the National Film Registry in preserving American cinema. It delves into the art of filmmaking, the importance of film restoration, and the appreciation of film as a form of art.

A Constant Forge is a documentary film that tells the story of a filmmaker's search for love and his journey in the world of independent filmmaking. It explores themes of chronology, male-female relationships, immigrant experiences, and the challenges faced by filmmakers. Through interviews, archive footage, and personal anecdotes, the film showcases the dedication and passion required to create meaningful cinema.

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism is a documentary that delves into the history of film criticism in America and its impact on the film industry. It explores the evolution of film criticism from its early days in print to the present age of the internet. The film features interviews with prominent film critics and delves into topics such as the art of film criticism, the role of the critic in shaping public opinion, and the influence of film criticism on movie marketing.

One Hundred Children Waiting for a Train is a documentary set in Santiago de Chile, focusing on a schoolteacher who uses film as a tool to educate and inspire disadvantaged students. The film follows the journey of the children as they embark on a bus ride to a movie screening, discovering the magic of cinema and the transformative power of creativity.

Film critic/historian Leonard Maltin talks about the making of, and his appreciation for, Alfred Hitchcock's Topaz (1969). He speaks of the difficulties with preview audiences in general and how they affected this film, and presents several deleted scenes not available before this.

Animated digitally, On Film explores the technology behind shooting on film, how to tell when a film is shot on film and why there's an enduring passion and appreciation for the format.