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"
The Exodus Decoded (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
Starring: Narrated by, James Cameron
James Cameron narrates Jewish Canadian director Simcha Jacobovici's exploration of the biblical exodus from Egypt, in light of new evidence which may... Read more
The Fabulous Flag Sisters (2007)
7.4/10
Director: Franco Di Chiera
Starring: Tito Le Duc, Mauro Bronchi, Neil Hansen
AKA 'Le Sorelle Bandiera'. This documentary explores the phenomenal popularity of Italy's drag trio Le Sorelle Bandiera ('The Flag Sisters') during th... Read more
The Face of Tutankhamun (2006)
8.5/10
Director: David Wallace, Derek Towers
Starring: Presented By, Christopher Frayling
The wondrous story surrounding the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb is brought to life in this four-part BBC series. Writer and creator Christopher Fra... Read more
The Falklands Campaign (2001)
In 1982 tensions between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands erupted into open hostilities. Due to the nature of the terrain, the Special... Read more
The Fantastic World of M.C. Escher (1980)
6.3/10
Director: Michele Emmer
An interesting look at the art and theory behind the work of M.C. Escher (1898 - 1972). This documentary explores the imagination, inspiration and mat... Read more
The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn (2007)
7.4/10
Starring: Errol Flynn
Hollywood legend Errol Flynn led a tumultuous life from his troubled childhood in Hobart, to his escape from Australia after stealing the diamonds of... Read more
The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky: Fando Y Lis / El Topo / The Holy Mountain / La Constellation Jodorowsky (1968)
Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky
One of cinema's most controversial and influential filmmakers, this collection features three of his early films including 'Fando Y Lis' (1968) - His... Read more
The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume 1 (1947)
Director: Kenneth Anger
Starring: Kenneth Anger, Gordon Gray, Andre Soubeyran
A pioneer of the American undeground film movement, Anger's films were largely rejected in his home country, finding more of a following across the At... Read more
The Final Year (2017)
6.1/10
Director: Greg Barker
Starring: Barack Obama
THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented... Read more
The First Eden (1987)
8/10
Starring: David Attenborough
The Mediterranean is the cradle of Western civilization and Attenborough traces its history of plant, animal and human life in a narrative that portra... Read more