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"
Empires: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Narrated by, Salome Jens
This instalment in the PBS 'Empires' series relates the story of the early obstacles faced by the fledgling Christian Church. But despite the power o... Read more
Empires: Queen Victoria's Empire (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Narrated by, Donald Sutherland
This instalment of the PBS 'Empires' series tells the story of the boom of the British Empire and the figures that lead its expansion, including Queen... Read more
Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilisation (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Liam Neeson, Narrated by
Part of an epic presentation by the legendary PBS network, this instalment of 'Empires' features all three episodes on the extraordinary burst in cult... Read more
Empires: The Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Narrated by, Massimo Marinoni
Part of the ground-breaking 'Empires' series from PBS, this set features all four episodes on the Medici family, hailing from a small Italian communti... Read more
Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century (2003)
7.6/10
Starring: Narrated by, Sigourney Weaver
Two thousand years ago, at the dawn of the first century, the world was ruled by Rome. The Roman Empire struggled with problems which are surprisingly... Read more
Enchanted Kingdom (2015)
Director: Patrick Morris
Starring: Narrated by, Idris Elba
Created with ground-breaking technology, where Hollywood techniques meet the best in nature film-making, 'Enchanted Kingdom' is an immersive adventure... Read more
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
7.8/10
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Werner Herzog
Award-winning iconoclastic filmmaker Werner Herzog offers his unique perspective on the South Pole in this film profiling the Antarctic community of M... Read more
Encounters at the End of the World ( Blu-ray ) (2007)
7.8/10
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Werner Herzog
Award-winning iconoclastic filmmaker Werner Herzog offers his unique perspective on the South Pole in this film profiling the Antarctic community of M... Read more
Endgame (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Alex Jones
This thought-provoking documentary from Alex Jones, director of '911: The Road To Tyranny', chronicles a history of attempted global domination, cover... Read more
Ends of the Earth (2006)
Starring: Paul Henry
Presenter and journalist Paul Henry leads us off the beaten track, offering an intelligent insight into kiwis who have chosen to leave the safety of G... Read more