Movies and TvShows featuring "film-makers" theme.

An in-depth look at the creative process behind Society of the Snow (2023), featuring cast, crew, director J.A. Bayona and even real-life survivors.

Cantinflas (2014) is a biographical comedy-drama film that explores the life of the legendary Mexican actor and comedian, Cantinflas. The movie showcases his rise to fame, his struggles in the entertainment industry, and his impact on Mexican cinema. It also touches upon his relationships with famous personalities like Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Diego Rivera, Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, David Niven, Dolores del Rio, and Elizabeth Taylor. Overall, it is a heartwarming story that highlights the triumphs and tribulations of the beloved artist.

State and Main is a comedy-drama film set in a small town in New England. A movie production arrives and faces a series of chaotic incidents, including a scandal involving statutory rape, a car accident, and a lawsuit. The film satirizes the movie business and explores the dynamics of a small town dealing with the influx of film-makers.

In space, no one can hear you scream! the catchy slogan that accompanies Alien sums up the unprecedented stakes of this film that will mark the history of cinema. In 1979, for the first time on screens, a mainstream feature film will mix two distinct worlds of genre cinema: science fiction and horror. Ridley Scott forever shakes up the cinematic landscape by plunging the audience into anguish with his oppressive universe and his iconic monster. The documentary looks back at the lasting impact of this masterpiece, exploring Scott’s audacity and the genesis of his unique aesthetic. In the claustrophobic corridors of the Nostromo spaceship, the heroine, played by Sigourney Weaver, becomes the first strong female figure to redefine the conventions of the genre, far from the clichés of the time. By revisiting the film's key sequences, the documentary shows how Alien explores profound themes such as survival and dehumanization, while reflecting a scathing critique of the capitalist system.

Every Man for Himself is a drama film set in Switzerland. It explores themes of disillusionment, existential loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows a group of characters through their struggles and desires, as they navigate the city and the countryside. The film showcases the journey of a young man who is hit by a car and finds himself grappling with his own desires and the reality of the world around him.

One of the most controversial, original and loved figures of Italian cinema. The most censored director of all time. An anarchist of the film, a gifted experimenter, an inventor of dreams. A truly great artist.

Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg meet to find a new project to work on together, the former as producer, the latter as director. The story of how the charismatic archaeologist Indiana Jones was born and how his first adventure, released in 1981, triumphed at box offices around the world.

Follow renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity.

A group of film-makers travel to Transylvania to make a documentary about the region's folklore. As they delve deeper into the forest, they start experiencing strange occurrences and go missing one by one. It becomes clear that an ancient evil resides within the forest, and they must find a way to escape before it's too late.

This documentary gives an inside look into the making of Peter Jackson's King Kong, showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by the filmmakers and crew during the production.

With exclusive behind-the-scenes access into Herzog’s everyday life, rare archive material and in-depth interviews with celebrated collaborators – including Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Pattinson, we are given an exciting glimpse into the work and personal life of the iconic artist.

In 1930s Hollywood, a struggling scriptwriter heads west to become a real-life cowboy, facing various challenges and adventures along the way.

Lucky Chan-sil is a struggling film producer who loses her job. She encounters a ghost who helps her navigate through her difficult circumstances. In the process, she learns the true meaning of friendship and finds herself again.

5-25-77 is a charming comedy-drama that follows the adventures of a young filmmaker named Pat Johnson. Set in the 1970s, the film takes us on a journey as Pat navigates the challenges of coming-of-age, dealing with his parents' divorce, and pursuing his passion for filmmaking.

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a comedy film released in 1941. It follows the story of a man who experiences various misadventures in the movie industry, while trying to help his aspiring actress niece. The film showcases the absurdity and challenges of Hollywood's movie-making process.

Filmmaker Warwick Thornton's international success has come at a personal cost. He has reached a crossroad in his life and something has to change. He has chosen to try giving up life in the fast lane for a while, to go it alone, on an isolated beach in one of the most beautiful yet brutal environments in the world, to see if he can transform and heal his life.

Washed up British film director, Emil, who is invited by a nascent state to make a national Epic in an obscure Caucasus Republic ruled by an eccentric and corrupt dictator. When down and out Academy award winning British film director Emil Miller receives an invitation to the Embassy of the Autonomous Republic of Karastan, little does he know that he will be embarking on one of the wildest journeys of his already diverse and colourful career.

When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."

The very first full-length documentary on Scorsese offers an invaluable look at how he was perceived by his colleagues, and himself, in 1977. Catching Scorsese while he was in post-production on New York, New York and editing The Last Waltz, British filmmaker Peter Hayden gets the manically hyper Scorsese to comment on his youth, his relation to his lead characters, and most importantly, his approach to direction. The doc doesn’t quite move at the pace of Scorsese’s revved-up speed-talking, but it does offer some real insight into his productivity in the 1970s, thanks to an impressive array of talking heads. Included are Scorsese’s collaborators Jay Cocks, Mardik Martin, Brian De Palma, Steven Prince (who co-produced this doc), and his mentor John Cassavetes. Also the performers, who discuss his working methods in detail — Jodie Foster, Liza Minnelli, and, of course, Robert De Niro.

A biographical documentary that explores the extraordinary life of Merian C. Cooper, a filmmaker, adventurer, and the creator of the iconic character King Kong. The film delves into Cooper's early career as a pilot and his experiences during World War I, his passion for filmmaking and innovation in the industry, and his partnership with his female friend and collaborator. It also highlights his love for his wife and his joy for life.