Movies and TvShows featuring "part-fiction" theme.
Faces of Death is a notorious documentary that showcases some of the most shocking and disturbing footage of death and violence ever captured on camera. It has sparked debates about the ethics of filming and distributing such content, as well as the line between documentary and fiction. The film includes scenes of executions, autopsies, cannibalism, and other gruesome acts, some of which are staged and some of which are real.
20,000 Days on Earth is a part-documentary, part-fiction film that follows musician Nick Cave on his 20,000th day alive. It blends real moments with fictionalized scenes to provide an intimate and artistic portrayal of Cave's life, relationships, and creative process. The film also features Cave's performances and insightful conversations with friends and collaborators.
The Miracle of Bern is a heartwarming drama-comedy that follows the journey of a German soccer team during the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany, the movie explores themes of patriotism, family relationships, and national pride. The film revolves around a young boy and his father, who was a soldier but returns home after years of being a prisoner of war. Through the game of soccer, the team's victory brings hope and joy to a country still recovering from the war.
Von Richthofen and Brown is a movie set during World War I that follows the lives and aerial combat of Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron, and Canadian ace Roy Brown. It explores their rivalries, friendships, and the intense dogfights they engaged in on the Western Front.
Williamsburg: the Story of a Patriot tells the story of Virginia's role in American Independence (up to the point of voting to propose independence at the Second Continental Congress), from the point of view of John Fry (played by a young Jack Lord), a fictional Virginia planter elected to the House of Burgesses.
During World War II, a high-ranking Nazi general experiences moral conflict as he carries out orders for the Luftwaffe.
The story of the German sail-training ship Pamir that sunk in a hurricane.
Badding is a biographical comedy-drama that tells the story of a Finnish rock musician who makes a comeback in the 1980s. The movie explores themes of alcoholism, friendship, fame, and unrequited love, as the protagonist battles with stage fright and the pressures of the music industry. Set in Eastern Europe, the film captures the rock-n-roll culture of the era with a mix of humor and drama.
During the Iraq War, a young army private named Jessica Lynch is captured and held as a prisoner of war. A daring rescue mission is launched by a team of U.S. soldiers and United Nations forces to save her from captivity. The mission faces numerous challenges as they navigate through the dangerous enemy territory and face off against terrorists. Based on a true story, the movie highlights the bravery and determination of the rescue team and the resilience of Jessica Lynch.
M/S Gustloff tells the harrowing story of the ship's ill-fated voyage and the devastating consequences of the torpedo attack that led to its sinking. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the series explores the bravery and sacrifice of the passengers and crew as they struggle to survive in icy waters.
Pastor Estus W. Pirkle preaches about hell, where all non-Christians will suffer eternal torment. He's also visited by two self-professed “Christians” who don't believe in hell.
Faces of Death IV is a shocking and controversial documentary that explores the relationship between documentary and fiction. It includes both real and staged scenes of death, daring stunts, and water-skiing accidents. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, making it a true daredevil of a documentary.
A family's home movies document a desperate crime spree and the bid to outrun the consequences. Born from a colossal trove of innocuous uploads to YouTube, Fraud is an impressionistic meta-fiction thriller that reveals one family's struggle for the American Dream and the mutability of the stories we tell online.
Leading biblical scholars and religious experts discuss the implications of the Rapture, when prophecies predict that Jesus Christ will return to Earth and his true believers will be transported to meet him.
It is one of the clearest prophecies of the Bible. It simply says that in the last days no man or woman will be able to buy or sell anything unless they are willing to receive a mark in their right hand or forehead.
Two-part historic drama about a difficult love affair between a German woman and an American soldier during the Berlin Airlift. After her husband Axel is declared dead, Luise Kielberg must survive as a single mother of a 12-year-old boy in post-war Berlin. At the beginning of the Soviet Blockade in 1948, she waitresses at the Tempelhof Airport and gets to know General William Turner, one of the most influential aides of General Clay to organize the American airlifts. Luise becomes his personal secretary and falls in love with him, but suddenly Axel returns.
The fates and wisdom of five older gays and their longings for young love between envy, despair and gay porn. The director dedicates this docu-fiction film to the Philippine director Ishmael Bernal.
This biopic takes an in-depth look into the life of Minnesota All-American football player Bruce Smith. The story is framed by a screenwriter's interview with the famed halfback. In order to garner information, the scenarist is assigned to live with Smith. During the film, Smith shares his thoughts on football and anecdotes from his life.