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"
Pharos of Chaos (Leuchtturm des Chaos) (Blu-ray) (1983)
7.2/10
Director: Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Burkhard Driest, Hannes Wader, Hanns Zischler
Pharos of Chaos (a.k.a Leuchtturm des Chaos) is a 1983 documentary profile of the American actor Sterling Hayden (1916 – 1986). The film features d... Read more
Philip Johnson: Master Architect (2006)
7.2/10
This looks at the life's work of eccentric American architect Philip Johnson, who wielded great influence in American architectural design, playing a... Read more
Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness (2000)
8.3/10
Starring: Alain De Botton
Popular British philosopher Alain de Botton investigates the pursuit of happiness in this six-part series, with each episode exploring the ideas and t... Read more
Photography as Told by Life Magazine Photographers (2009)
Commissioned for the 50th anniversary celebrations of Life Magazine, documentarian David Hoffman speaks with 15 of the magazines greatest photographer... Read more
Pianomania (2009)
7.5/10
Director: Robert Cibis
Introducing Stefan Knüpfer, a softly-spoken, bespectacled piano tuner for Steinway and Sons who just might be the most gifted musical talent in the wo... Read more
Picasso - Magic, Sex and Death (2002)
Director: Waldemar Januszczak
Starring: Pablo Picasso, John Richardson
The definitive film biography of the 20th century's greatest artist, Pablo Picasso. Programme One: Magic (1881-1914). John Richardson, Picasso's frien... Read more
Pick of the Litter (2018)
7.6/10
Director: Don Hardy, Dana Nachman
Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind, the ultimate can... Read more
Picture Me: A Model's Diary (2009)
6.3/10
Director: Ole Schell, Sara Ziff
Starring: Sara Ziff
A raw and personal video diary which charts model Sara Ziff's rise from fresh face to one that adorns billboards and magazines around the world. Ziff... Read more
Ping Pong (2012)
7.2/10
Director: Hugh Hartford
8 players with 703 years between them compete in the World over 80s Table Tennis Championships in Inner Mongolia. Terry (81) having been given a week... Read more
Pioneering Aviation in New Zealand (2006)
Four programmes covering the history and innovations of New Zealand's aviation industry. Includes 'Boeing 737 - 25 Years in Kiwi Service'; 'Flying the... Read more