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"
Unmistaken Child (2008)
7.7/10
Director: Nati Baratz
Witness an extraordinary individual journey in this touching, revealing look at a Nepalese monk's search for his reincarnated mentor. This beautifully... Read more
Until When... (2004)
7.9/10
Director: Dahna Abourahme
Follows four Palestinian families living in Dheisheh Refugee Camp near Bethlehem. Fadi is 13 and cares for his 4 younger brothers; the Hammash's are a... Read more
Unusual Buildings and Other Interesting Roadside Stuff (2004)
Rick Sebak takes a road trip in search of America's most interesting, wacky and goofy buildings, celebrating places such as the Big Duck on Long Islan... Read more
Up the Yangtze (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Yung Chang
In China, it is simply known as 'The River'. But the Yangtze (and all of the life that surrounds it), is undergoing a truly astonishing transformation... Read more
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010)
7.2/10
Director: Danny O'Connor
Authorised documentary on the UK's inspired and dissolute music label, Creation Records. Featuring Oasis, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentin... Read more
Us and The Game Industry (2014)
6.9/10
Director: Stephanie Beth
Experience recent designs for video games in the 21st Century. The developers, their peers and the world of support structures for these expose the ma... Read more
Utopia (2013)
8.5/10
Director: John Pilger
Starring: John Pilger
Hard-hitting journalist John Pilger's "Utopia" is a rare and powerful insight into a secret Australia and breaks what amounts to a national silence ab... Read more
Vanishing of the Bees (2009)
7.1/10
Director: George Langworthy
A fascinating documentary about the mysterious disappearance of bees from beehives all around the world. The film's aim is a better understanding of '... Read more
Velvet Dreams (1998)
5/10
Director: Sima Urale
A titillating introduction to the world of velvet painting, a genre most noted for its portraits of topless 'dusky maidens' painted on black velvet. W... Read more
Vernon, Florida (1982)
7.2/10
Director: Errol Morris
Documentarian Errol Morris takes "True Stories" one step further with this heartfelt look at a slice of oddball Americana. Travel to the sleepy Southe... Read more