A peculiar homage to the things that go wrong, this film is purportedly about rugby. The self-explanatory title for this jumpy “documentary” is less concerned with the filmed subject (the game, the field, the players) than a comic editing style and the complete acknowledgement given to the technical aspect of gathering and manipulating raw footage.
The film tells the story of the intimate and unprecedented encounter between the photojournalists of the Magnum Agency and the world of cinema. The confrontation of two seemingly opposite worlds – fiction and reality. For 70 years their paths crossed: a family of photographers, amongst them the biggest names in photography, and a family of actors and filmmakers who helped write the history of cinema, from John Huston to Marilyn Monroe to Orson Welles, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.
The son of acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler confronts his complex father by turning the camera on him. What results is a portrait of a difficult genius and a son's path out of the shadow of a famous father.
Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film, Tess.
The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.
Television documentary about the making of Marcel Carné's 1945 film "Children of Paradise"
Television documentary about the making of Jacques Tati's 1958 film "Mon oncle".
Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."
Television documentary about the making of Jacques Demy's 1964 film "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg".
Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."
A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.
Documentary about Italian film director Ermanno Olmi, with emphasis on "The Tree of Wooden Clogs".
An interview with French film director Eric Rohmer.
L'aventure HUMAN
TV-special from HBO with an inside look at the making of the "Speed" film, hosted by Dennis Hopper. Features interviews and out-takes from the set.
Retrospective documentary on the making of the early 80's horror cult classic "Motel Hell."
The life and work of painter Mário Cesariny de Vasconcelos (1923-2006), one of the most important artists of the portuguese surrealist movement, both in literature and the visual arts. Includes statements from the artist, his friends, and scholars of his artistic oeuvre. A documentary originally exhibited on the day of his death at the age of 83.
Shot in 1960 on the set of Jonas Mekas' 'Guns of the Trees'. Dedicated to Ron Rice.
Documentary about the making of the film first presented on the British television series "The South Bank Show".
Canceled short film.