Documentaries
Documentary Films, strictly speaking, are non-fictional, "slice of life" factual works of art, sometimes known as cinema verite. As films became more narrative-based, documentaries branched out and took many forms, some of which have been termed propagandistic or non-objective.
One of Alice's favourite sections, and due to the sheer size of this collection, we have split ioto a number of sub-sections. See side bars on left for more options. By scrolling below are you will be exposed to whole darn caboodle - all of Alice's documentaries.
Right: Werner Herzog directs "Burden of Dreams"
Life in the Freezer (1993)
8.6/10
Starring: David Attenborough
Written and presented by naturalist David Attenborough, this six-part series investigates the wildest, coldest and most isolated continent on Earth -... Read more
Life in the Graveyards of the Pacific (2005)
A unique and fascinating look at the underwater wrecks around New Zealand's Pacific coastline. Master divers investigate the remains of the Rainbow W... Read more
Life in the Undergrowth (2005)
9.1/10
Starring: David Attenborough
For every one human being, there are over 200 million invertebrates. David Attenborough takes us on an incredible journey into the lives of our tiny... Read more
Life Itself (2014)
7.8/10
Director: Steve James
Starring: Roger Ebert
Filmmaker Steve James chronicles the life of film critic Roger Ebert, especially his career highlights, his battle with alcohol, and his sometimes rut... Read more
Life On Us (2014)
7.2/10
Director: Annamaria Talas
There is an unexplored planet in the solar system. A strange world of bizarre creatures locked in a fight for survival. This unknown world is the huma... Read more
Life Under Napoleon (2006)
Director: Georg Schiemann, Elmar Bartlmae, Steffen Schneider
Starring: Napoleon
In four episodes we examine what life was like in Europe from 1799 until 1815, from the end of the French Revolution until Napoleon's defeat at Leipzi... Read more
Lightning In A Bottle: A One Night History of the Blues (2004)
7.6/10
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Aerosmith, Natalie Cole, Chuck D, Mos Def, John Fogerty, Macy Gray, Buddy Guy,...
On 7 February 2003 at New York's Radio City Music Hall a magical night of music was filmed; produced by Martin Scorsese this unique coming together of... Read more
Lindon Puffin's Figure 8000: A Road Movie (2006)
Director: Lindon Puffin
2 guys - 4 islands - 8000kms - 1 dodgy motorhome. Ride alongside folk/punk's lunch-time legend Lindon Puffin as he attempts a liverbending 108 night n... Read more
Little Dieter Needs To Fly (1998)
8.1/10
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler
A fascinating documentary about Dieter Dengler, born in the Black Forest of Germany. As a child, he watched his village destroyed by American warplane... Read more
Locked-in Syndrome (1997)
8/10
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
A 1995 stroke left French writer/magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby unable to move any part of his body except one eyelid. Despite his condition, he... Read more