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Mark | imdb: 6.2 |
Genre | comedy, drama, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:20 |
The story of Swiss painter and sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
Mark | imdb: 7 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Banksy, the world's most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts and daring invasions have outraged the establishment for over two decades. Featuring rare interviews with Banksy, this is the story of how an outlaw artist led a revolutionary new movement and built a multi-million dollar empire, while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.
Mark | imdb: 7.9 |
Genre | drama, documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:20 |
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role.
Mark | imdb: 7.7 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:51 |
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
Mark | imdb: 6.7 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:38 |
The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for justice and also to inspire change.
Mark | imdb: 8.4 |
Genre | documentary, biography, history |
Country | France, Brazil, Italy |
Duration | 01:50 |
During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history ; international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes : a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Sebastião's Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
Mark | imdb: 7.3 |
Genre | documentary, biography, history |
Country | United Kingdom, Canada |
Inside The Mind of Leonardo is based on the artist’s private journals dating from the Italian Renaissance. With over 6,000 pages of handwritten notes and drawings, da Vinci’s private journals are the most comprehensive documents that chronicle the work of the world’s most renowned inventor, philosopher, painter and genius. Using this precious collection of writings and drawings to recount Da Vinci’s story in his own words, and combining them with stunning visual effects and 3D technology, we re-create the mindscape and ideas of mankind’s greatest polymath.
Mark | imdb: 7.1 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
The story of three men's life-long search for a diet which is good for our health, the environment and the future of our planet - showcasing some of the best food you have ever seen.
Mark | imdb: 7.7 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom, Japan, USA |
This is the first UK film biography of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), whose print 'The Great Wave' is as globally famous as Leonardo's 'Mona Lisa'. With Andy Serkis reading the voice of Hokusai, the film features artists David Hockney and Maggi Hambling and passionate scholars who study, admire and venerate this great Japanese master.
Mark | imdb: 8.1 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | USA |
Duration | 02:13 |
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.
Mark | imdb: 6.6 |
Genre | drama, documentary, biography |
Country | USA, United Kingdom, Germany |
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
Mark | imdb: 7.8 |
Genre | drama, documentary, biography |
Country | USA, Germany, United Kingdom |
After finally achieving his childhood dream, being one of the top professional wrestlers in the world, Nigel McGuinness painfully travels the world for one last tour, battling to understand his place in the business he spent his life pursuing, after his career was cut mysteriously short.
Mark | imdb: 7.7 |
Genre | documentary, biography, sport |
Country | United Kingdom |
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli in the 1980s.
Mark | imdb: 7.8 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
Using home videos recorded by her voice coach, Diana takes us through the story of her life.
Mark | imdb: 8.2 |
Genre | drama, documentary, crime, biography, history, news |
Country | United Kingdom, India |
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
Mark | imdb: 7.8 |
Genre | documentary, music, biography |
Country | United Kingdom |
From award-winning director Mat Whitecross and featuring extensive unseen archive footage, Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed, and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.
Mark | imdb: 6.8 |
Genre | drama, documentary, biography |
Country | United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland |
A filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.
Mark | imdb: 8.2 |
Genre | documentary, biography, sport |
Country | United Kingdom |
The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.
Mark | imdb: 7.2 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | USA, Denmark |
Duration | 01:52 |
An intimate journey through the formative years of [Lynch’s] life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema’s most enigmatic directors. David Lynch: The Art Life infuses Lynch’s own art, music and early films, shining a light into the dark corners of his unique world, giving audiences a better understanding of the man and the artist.
Mark | imdb: 6.8 |
Genre | documentary, biography |
Country | USA |
Sex Fashion and Disco is a documentary film concerning Antonio Lopez (1943-1987), the most influential fashion illustrator of 1970s Paris and New York, and his colorful and sometimes outrageous milieu.
Mark | imdb: 7.1 |
Genre | documentary, biography, history |
Country | United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates |
Filmmaker Helena Coan examines the remarkable life and career of actress, fashion icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn.
Mark | imdb: 8 |
Genre | documentary, biography, sport |
Country | United Kingdom |
Steven Gerrard became perhaps the greatest player in the history of Liverpool FC, but did so when success and trophies were declining. It became his personal mission to lift the famous club back to the top. That loyalty raised him to God-like status with Liverpool fans, but was an unbearable burden, bringing with it a profound sense of responsibility to live up to their and his own expectations.
Mark | imdb: 7 |
Genre | documentary, crime, music, biography |
Country | Russia, United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:28 |
In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial.
Mark | imdb: 7.1 |
Genre | documentary, biography, sport |
Country | United Kingdom |
A feature length, theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the greatest footballers that ever lived: delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs.
Mark | imdb: 7.2 |
Genre | documentary, music, biography |
Country | France |
Duration | 01:53 |
Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
Mark | imdb: 7 |
Genre | documentary, music, biography, history |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
For No Good Reason a film about Ralph Steadman. Johnny Depp guides the visually stunning journey, smashing narrative conventions, moving seamlessly from interview to animation and in the finest Gonzo tradition questions of witness and authenticity are challenged. Steadman's art is for the first time animated, including illustrations from Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas. Featuring Richard E Grant, Terry Gilliam, Bruce Robinson and with music from Slash, The All American Rejects, Jason Mraz, Crystal Castles, Ed Hardcourt and Beth Orton. A touching and at times funny film about honesty, friendship and the ambition driving an artist. This is a true record of the demise of the 20th Century counterculture and hipster dream with Ralph Steadman the last of the Gonzo visionaries.
Mark | imdb: 7.1 |
Genre | documentary, biography, sport |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 02:12 |
Fully authorized, access-all-areas feature doc on the hugely charismatic and globally adored Usain Bolt – officially the fastest man alive. With never-before-seen archive footage of his youth in Jamaica, through to original footage that will be captured at his fourth and final Olympic Games in Rio, where he will compete for the gold in both the 100 and 200 metres races, for a third straight Games before his retirement in 2017. I AM BOLT will reveal the man and define the legacy of this incredible athlete.