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"
Eyewitness: Collection 2 (2007)
7.8/10
Based on the revolutionary Dorling Kindersley book series, 'Eyewitness' is the ultimate guide to nature and science. The Emmy Award-winning series tak... Read more
F for Fake (1973)
7.8/10
Director: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles
Orson Welles used discarded documentary footage to put together a delightful look at deception of all sorts. The question of 'what is real?' is posed... Read more
Fabulous: The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
5/10
Director: Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg
Starring: Heather Matarazzo, John Cameron Mitchell, Rose Troche, Christine Vachon, Gus Van...
The fascinating history of gay and lesbian cinema from its closeted beginnings to its celebrated present, the filmmakers talk to directors and actors... Read more
Faces Places (Visages villages) (2017)
7.9/10
Director: Agnes Varda, JR
Starring: Agnes Varda, JR
Agnes Varda, one of the leading lights of France's honored French New Wave cinema era, and professional photographer and muralist, J.R., partake on a... Read more
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)
5.8/10
Director: Michael Moore
Starring: Michael Moore, Donald Trump, Barack Obama
Filmmaker Michael Moore predicted that Donald Trump would become the 45th president of the United States. Traveling across the country, Moore intervie... Read more
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
7.5/10
Director: Michael Moore
Starring: Michael Moore
Following the success of "Bowling for Columbine", Michael Moore uses his characteristic deft humour and uniquely persistent style to launch an unflinc... Read more
Fahrenhype 9/11 (2004)
4.9/10
Director: Alan Peterson
The most incendiary documentary film released in 2004 saw filmmaker Michael Moore openly lambast president George W. Bush in "Fahrenheit 9/11". But de... Read more
Falklands War: A Military History (2002)
8.1/10
This twentieth anniversary commemorative program is a powerful record of the invasion of the Falklands islands by the Argentine forces. Within three d... Read more
Fashion in Film (2010)
5.7/10
From the catwalks of Paris to the red carpets and silver screens of Hollywood, discover the history of the costumes, couture and glamour icons that ha... Read more
Fast, Cheap and Out Of Control (1997)
Director: Errol Morris
Acclaimed film-maker Errol Morris ("The Thin Blue Line", "A Brief History of Time") paints a fascinating portrait of four obsessed eccentrics - a topi... Read more