Popular Documentary Movies - Page 488
Laulu
1986
Laulu
1986
star 2A documentary about Helsinki's nightlife, soundtracked by rock band Sielun Veljet, theater troupe Ryhmäteatteri, and radio DJ Teppo Turkki.Lixo nos Canais
1995
Lixo nos Canais
1995
A mix of documentary and compilation, this work is the result of extensive archival research whose mission was to find the most absurd commercials on TV in Pernambuco, memorable VTs in the 80s and 90s marked by aesthetic rudeness and sometimes naive communication. This film became a champion of pirated copies in rental stores across the country, still on VHS.The Distortion of Sound
2014
star 7.5The last two decades have seen a striking decline in the quality of sound and listening experience. Compressed music, MP3s and streaming, have diminished the quality and flattened the emotion. Marketing gimmicks and convenience now take the place of excellence. The Distortion of Sound is an eye-opening exposé of the current state of sound starring Linkin Park, Slash, Quincy Jones and more. This documentary will open your ears and inspire you to reach for richer, more soul-stirring musical experiences.My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
2022
star 7.1David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Dirty Martini
2009
Dirty Martini
2009
Burlesque is the new punk-rock, according to Dirty Martini, who will reveal some of the secrets of his art in night-clubs and cabarets of New York's off-off Broadway, from where the revitalization of burlesque as a form of popular mass entertainment is exported to the rest of the world.The Mysteries of Hieronymus Bosch
1983
star 7.5Nicholas Baum goes on a journey to Den Bosch, Hieronymus Bosch's town, and gives his explanation about what he thinks the painter's works originally meant.Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess
2021
star 6.9Who was Joe D'Amato aka. Aristide Massaccesi? A genius of horror in the USA, a master of eroticism in France, the king of porn in Italy. A man with a thousand pseudonyms capable of making over 200 films while simultaneously holding the roles of producer, director, author, director of photography and even camera operator. An artisan of cinema as he liked to call himself, capable of working on all film genres. From spaghetti western to post-atomic, decamerotic to glossy eroticism, and blockbuster porn to bloody horror. Guided by the aesthetics of extremes and supported by an undeniable technical ability, Joe D’Amato pushed himself, and the viewer, beyond all limits following with dedication three rigid principles that have become his stylistic code: Amaze, Shock, Scandalize.True Blue
2014
True Blue
2014
Dekline Footwear's inaugural - all purpose / full-length / full-strength concentrated video presentation. Contains 30 minutes of highly-saturated skateboarding with: Blake Carpenter, Chad Tim Tim, James Hardy, Pat Burke, Nick Merlino, Aaron "Jaws" Homoki, Ryan Spencer, Matt Bennett and Dakota Servold.Bruno
2018
Bruno
2018
A special celebration of the incredible life and career of WWE Hall of Famer, Bruno Sammartino. Join WWE in honoring one of the most decorated and celebrated WWE Champions of all time in this exclusive documentary "Bruno," featuring some of Sammartino's greatest matches, moments and more.The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
1981
star 7.2One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right.Children of the Wicker Man
2024
Fifty years after The Wicker Man (1973), director Robin Hardy’s lost papers resurface, prompting his sons Justin and Dominic to explore the legacy of the cult classic—and their father. For Justin, the film represents personal loss; for Dominic, a distant cultural phenomenon. Together, they uncover the truth behind Robin’s role in the film and confront the complexities of independent filmmaking, family, and myth.About Cinema
2015
About Cinema
2015
star 8.2An abandoned tumbledown theater in the outback of Paraíba state is the initial setting of a film about cinema, which explores the testimonials of the novelist and playwright Ariano Suassuna and other filmmakers such as Ruy Guerra, Julio Bressane, Ken Loach, Andrzej Wajda, Karim Ainouz, José Padilha, Hector Babenco, Vilmos Zsigmond, Béla Tarr, Gus Van Sant and Jia Zhangke. They all respond to two basic questions: why do they make movies and why do they serve the seventh art. The filmmakers share their thoughts about time, narrative, rhythm, light, movement, the meaning of tragedy, the audience‘s desires and the boundaries with other forms of art.Thespians
2010
Thespians
2010
star 10Four troupes journey to the largest high school theatre competition in the world.The Dating Game
2025
The Dating Game
2025
In a country where eligible men greatly outnumber women, three perpetual bachelors join an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches in what may be their last-ditch effort to find love.Wild Brazil
2014
Wild Brazil
2014
star 7.2Go up-river and deep into the jungle far from Brazil's cities and stadiums, where families of giant otters, tufted capuchin monkeys and mischievous coati (South American raccoon cousins) rally their wits to survive in a breathtakingly beautiful yet dangerous land.I Am Santa Claus
2014
I Am Santa Claus
2014
star 6.1Everyone thinks of Santa Claus as a magical figure without flaws, but the men who keep his legend alive, real-bearded professional Santas, are nothing like the jolly ol' Saint Nick we've all grown up knowing. In reality, the mall Santa in your cherished children's photo has problems just like the rest of us. Even the jolliest of men fall victim to divorce, job loss, insecurity and even the occasional hangover. 'I Am Santa Claus' is a documentary that follows the lives of five real-bearded professional Santa Clauses as they anticipate and prepare the coming holiday season while showing them for who they actually are flawed, flesh and blood men who feel an overbearing responsibility to protect the integrity of the spotless, untarnished reputation of the "Red Suit."All Light, Everywhere
2021
star 6.4Filmmaker Theo Anthony offers a far-ranging look at the biases in how people see things, focusing on the recorded image.The Story of PlayStation
2023
star 4.5Discover how Sony entered the video game market and created a console that took the world by storm, forever transforming the gaming landscape.None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa
2016
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson's 2015 stop-motion animated drama Anomalisa.
