On September 11, 2004, filmmaker Robert Morin shot Que Dieu bénisse l'Amérique, set on September 11, 2001. For artistic reasons, he decided to shoot the feature in a single day. Philippe Falardeau witnessed this tumultuous day, which ended tragically. At the same time, filmmaker Louis Bélanger criticizes Robert Morin's working methods.
Famous fans talk about 1973's The Wicker Man and how it has influenced their work.
A rare and stimulating insight into the bohemian world that is drag and into the professional and personal lives of three of its most innovative drag performers: Cindy Pastel, Strykermeyer, and Lady Bump whose lives inspired the feature film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Taking traditional drag cabaret far beyond the tits and feathers of Shirley Bassey-inspired female impersonators, through their eyes we’ll be taken into their world. In an age haunted by the spectre of AIDS we will see how these Drag performers act as both court jester and social commentators. Though drawing from Japanese kabuki and pre-war Berlin Cabaret they exhibit a uniquely Australian larrikin spirit.
The story of the gaming phenomenon that is Street Fighter II, exploring its origins and its impact on the lives of kids and teenagers worldwide.
A behind-the-scenes account that explores the film's production in detail, including intriguing footage from the lengthy rehearsal process. Appropriately enough, the documentary opens with Aronofsky and others explaining why the film can't be described.
Filmmakers revisit Inukjuak, the Inuit village where Robert J. Flaherty filmed Nanook of the North in the early twentieth century, and examine the realities behind the ground-breaking documentary.
As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.
Documentary about cartoonist John Callahan and the creation of his animated series Quads!
In the aftermath of war, an extraordinary professor brings hope to children haunted by trauma-induced nightmares.
Ojos Inocentes
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Liv McNeil’s documentary sparkles with an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of cinema. From visual moodboards to the creation of Graceland, this engaging short reveals the extraordinary craft behind the making of a dark fairytale.
When Sarah accidentally proposes to her girlfriend in Provincetown, the mixup turns their loving relationship into a minefield of marital exploration.
A slice-of-life documentary following a visually-impaired married couple as they prepare for a trip to the grocery store.
By delving into the life of the girl behind the fighter, Shadow Boxing illuminates the heart of a true warrior, showcasing her courage and resilience long before she enters the ring.
The making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 film 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'.
Documentary about the making of the Spierig Brothers' 2014 film PREDESTINATION that is based on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 science-fiction short story '—All You Zombies—'. Through interviews with cast and crew, film clips and behind-the-scenes footage, this documentary thoroughly explores how the film came to be from casting to pre-production to principal photography to post-production. Interviewees include writers/directors Michael and Peter Spierig, producers Paddy McDonald and Tim McGahan, director of photography Ben Nott, special makeup effects designer Steve Boyle, production designer Matthew Putland, special makeup effects supervisor Samantha Lyttle, costume designer Wendy Cork, film editor Matt Villa, and actors Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor and Ethan Hawke.
Documentary about Japanese film director Shohei Imamura.
The Executive Empress explores the entrepreneurial lives of several Florida women, who have turned their unique passions into successful businesses.
Parole de citoyens - Immersion en Israël
Filmmaker Liam Le Guillou seeks out an occult curse to an answer to the question "is magic real?", forcing him to question the nature of reality and belief in this dangerous, never-before-seen, dark social experiment.