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 Velvet Queen (2021)
7.8/10
Two men explore the high-altitude wilderness of Tibet with many cameras, filming wildlife from a respectful distance and searching for the rare snow l... Read more
The Venison Hunters (2001)
Director: Anon
Starring: Mike Bennett
Join Mike Bennett as he follows the development of the venison industry in the South Island of New Zealand. Meet some of the characters involved in re... Read more
The Victorian Kitchen (2006)
8.7/10
Harry Dodson and Ruth Mott revive the relationship between the head gardener and cook of a large country house to demonstrate how meals were prepared... Read more
The Victorian Kitchen Garden (2006)
8.7/10
Presented by Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' goes behind the high redbrick walls of Chilton Foliat in Berkshire to follo... Read more
The Viking Maid - Alaskan Wild Salmon vs Farmed salmon (2009)
Despite record salmon runs in the state of Alaska, wild Salmon fishermen struggle to stay afloat in the flooded salmon markets of the world. This docu... Read more
The Vikings (2000)
7.1/10
Their brutal reputation made them a feared enemy across Europe, but they were also savvy traders and intrepid explorers who reached America centuries... Read more
The Voice (2008)
5.6/10
Science and spirituality are shown here as not mutually exclusive in this comprehensive examination of humanities next big evolutionary step. Intervie... Read more
The Wahine Disaster (2008)
Weaving personal stories, state of the art animation and historical footage, this documentary provides a new look at the sinking of the passenger ferr... Read more
The War (2007)
9.1/10
Director: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Ken Burns presents a fourteen-part documentary on World War Two, focusing on the impact it had on the people involved - the soldiers and the families... Read more
The War of the World: A New History of the 20th Century (2006)
7.5/10
Starring: Niall Ferguson
Acclaimed historian Professor Niall Ferguson presents this six-part documentary proposing an explosive challenge to common assumptions about the 20th... Read more