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"
Fire in Babylon (2010)
7.7/10
Director: Stevan Riley
A potent mix of music, politics and sporting prowess, Stevan Riley's exuberant documentary charts the rise of one of the most successful sporting team... Read more
Fireplace Lounge - The Movie! (2003)
Pull up a chair, put your feet up and relax to soothing sounds mixed with images of mesmerizing dancing flames. "The Fireplace Lounge" is the next bes... Read more
Fires of Kuwait ( IMAX ) (1992)
7.2/10
Director: David Douglas
Firestorm in the desert: the terrible legacy of the Gulf War - 607 oil wells burning out of control, ignited by retreating Iraqi troops. Firefighters... Read more
First Australians (2008)
8.8/10
Chronicles the birth of contemporary Australia as never told before, from the perspective of its first people. 'First Australians' explores what unfol... Read more
First Descent (2005)
7.2/10
Director: Kemp Curley, Kevin Harrison
Starring: Shaun White, Nick Perata, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer, Terje Haakonsen, Narrated...
The history of snow-boarding from its beginnings as a back yard hobby in the '80s, to its current status as a billion dollar recreation industry and O... Read more
First Position (2011)
7.6/10
Director: Bess Kargman
Every year, thousands of aspiring dancers enter one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, the Youth America Grand Prix, where lifelong... Read more
Fishing with John (1992)
8.2/10
Director: John Lurie
Starring: John Lurie, Tom Waits, Matt Dillon, Dennis Hopper, Jim Jarmusch, Willem Dafoe
John Lurie knows absolutely nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from undertaking the adventure of a lifetime on "Fishing With John". Trav... Read more
Five Days in September: The Rebirth of an Orchestra (2005)
7.6/10
Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
After a tough spell, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra has a charismatic and passionate new conductor, Peter Oundjiian, and this vibrant documentary foll... Read more
Flee (2021)
7.9/10
FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time. Read more
Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality (2003)
7.8/10
Director: Patrick Shen
Starring: Narrated by, Gabriel Byrne
Using the research of the late Ernest Becker, cultural anthropologist and author, this award winning documentary is a comprehensive examination of hum... Read more