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"
South (1919)
8.7/10
Starring: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Hurley
Acclaimed Australian photographer, filmmaker and war correspondent Frank Hurley teamed up with Ernest Shackleton in 1914 to cross the South Pole by se... Read more
South (Marcus Lush) (2009)
8.7/10
Starring: Marcus Lush
Another offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush sees him on a heartfelt journey into the rugged and beautiful south of New Zealand. While work introduce... Read more
South / Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life of Frank Hurley (2002)
Starring: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Hurley
'South' - Acclaimed Australian photographer, filmmaker and war correspondent Frank Hurley teamed up with Ernest Shackleton in 1914 to cross the South... Read more
Space (2002)
8.3/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Sam Neill
This BBC series stars Sam Neill as your guide on the ultimate journey through our universe and beyond! Through state-of-the-art computer graphics, you... Read more
Space Race (2005)
8.5/10
Director: Mark Everest, Christopher Spencer
The BBC used a combination of real footage, commentary and dramatization for this four-part series about one of the most exhilarating times in history... Read more
Spartans: The Rise and Fall (2002)
7.6/10
They were the finest fighters of the ancient world. Their bravery and skill helped preserve Western Civilization in the face of a massive invasion fro... Read more
Speed ( IMAX ) (1984)
7.2/10
Director: Greg MacGillivray
From the dawn of man to the distant future, see how the need to go faster has shaped our lives and motivated our progress in this dynamic visual and e... Read more
Speer and Hitler: The Devil's Architect (2005)
Director: Heinrich Breloer
Starring: Sebastian Koch, Tobias Moretti, Dagmar Manzel, Eva Hassmann
This excellent German docu-drama series explores in detail the relationship between Hitler and his chief architect, Albert Speer. Combining re-enactme... Read more
Spellbound (2002)
7.6/10
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
In this acclaimed, Oscar-nominated documentary, the focus is on eight teenagers and their families as they prepare to take part in the 1999 National S... Read more
Spirit of the Marathon (2007)
7.6/10
Director: Jon Dunham
This definitive exploration of the famous 26.2 mile race follows five athletes on four continents as they train and prepare for the Chicago Marathon.... Read more