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 Gospel According to Philip K Dick (2000)
4.5/10
Director: Mark Steensland
Philip K. Dick may be science fiction's greatest writer ever. His novels and stories continue to inspire and influence a generation of filmmakers, wri... Read more
The Great Adventurers: Christopher Columbus (1999)
The momentous tale of how Christopher Columbus set sail in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe, discovering 'The New World' along the way. Using r... Read more
The Great Commanders: Volume 1 (1993)
8.5/10
Director: Phil Grabsky
Three episodes (of six) are covered in volume 1 of 'The Great Commanders' series. Filmed on locations around the world, leading experts in the field t... Read more
The Great Commanders: Volume 2 (1993)
8.5/10
Director: Phil Grabsky
Three episodes (of six) are covered in volume 2 of 'The Great Commanders' series. Filmed on locations around the world, leading experts in the field t... Read more
The Great Egyptians: Volume 2 (1997)
8.2/10
Director: Peter Spry-Leverton
Starring: Bob Brier
Excellent series reveals the true-life stories of the kings and queens of ancient Egypt, through the tales of their battles, loves, obsessions, preocc... Read more
The Great Global Warming Swindle (2007)
6.8/10
Director: Martin Durkin
A controversial documentary film by British television producer Martin Durkin, which argues against the opinion that human activity is the main cause... Read more
The Great Indian Wars 1540-1890 (2005)
8.5/10
This five-part documentary series relates the 350-year struggle between the white man and the American Indians, from Coronado's expedition to the Grea... Read more
The Great Museum (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Johannes Holzhausen
This enthralling, multi-layered portrait of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna takes us on a privileged tour behind the scenes of one of the world... Read more
The Great Ships (1997)
7/10
From ancient Viking ships to modern aircraft carriers, "The Great Ships" lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and ar... Read more
The Great Ships: Rulers of the Waves (1997)
7/10
From the ancient Viking ships, the scourge of the high seas with their ruthless crews that were willing to take on vessels twice the size of their own... Read more