Mockumentary
Though the term was coined in reference to the groundbreaking 'This is Spinal Tap', Rob Reiner cannot claim ownership of the fake documentary genre. Woody Allen's debut as director 'Take the Money and Run' is an early example, but undoubtedly the number of these satirical slices of life has risen of late, reflecting the popularity (and banality) of reality television. Christopher Guest took the format and ran with it ('Best in Show', 'A MIghty Wind', 'Waiting for Guffman'), and classics include serial killer profile 'Man Bites Dog', Lars von Trier oddity 'The Idiots' and of course the cringingly accurate 'The Office'. Check out Alice's collection below.
Er ist wieder da (Look Who's Back) (2015)
7.1/10
Director: David Wnendt
Adolf Hitler wakes up in the 21st century. He quickly gains media attention, but while Germany finds him hilarious and charming, Hitler makes some ser... Read more
For Your Consideration (2006)
6.3/10
Director: Christopher Guest
Starring: Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Fred Willard,...
Christopher Guest turns his satirical mockumentary eye on the film industry, following the fortunes of a small independent drama that has attracted 'O... Read more
Forgotten Silver (1996)
7.6/10
Director: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson
Starring: Peter Jackson, Sam Neill, Costa Botes, Leonard Maltin, Harvey Weinstein, Colin M...
When local Wellington filmmaker Peter Jackson discovers a cache of ancient nitrate in a neighbour's shed, he uncovers the work of Colin McKenzie, earl... Read more
Futile Attraction (2005)
4.6/10
Director: Mark Prebble
Starring: Peter Rutherford, Danielle Mason, Alistair Browning, Glenda Tuaine, Michelle Ang
Director/writer Mark Prebble had a rough-cut of 'Futile Attraction' in the can when the money ran out. At the suggestion of a friend he started up th... Read more
How To Irritate People (1968)
6.9/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Connie Booth, Tim Brooke-Taylor
John Cleese with the help of Python's Michael Palin and Graham Chapman gives you all the know-how you need to irritate for business or pleasure. Read more
I Am A Sex Addict (2005)
6.1/10
Director: Caveh Zahedi
Starring: Caveh Zahedi, Rebecca Lord, Emily Morse, Amanda Henderson, Greg Watkins
Director Caveh Zahedi lays his flawed life bare in this autobiographical 'mockumentary' about his struggles with sex addiction. Blisteringly honest,... Read more
Incident at Loch Ness (2004)
6.6/10
Director: Zak Penn
Starring: Werner Herzog, Kitana Baker, Gabriel Beristain, Russ Williams, David Davidson, M...
Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog heads to the infamous Scottish Loch to take on its mythical beastie. Or does he? Co-written by Herzog and director... Read more
Intervista (1987)
7.1/10
Director: Federico Fellini
Starring: Federico Fellini, Sergio Rubini, Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, etc ...
Apparently conceived as a tribute to the Cinecitta Studios in Rome, Fellini's beloved home base throughout his career, this 'mockumentary' is a magica... Read more
It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004)
7.4/10
Director: Michael Dowse
Starring: Paul Kaye, Beatriz Batarda, Kate Magowan, Mike Wilmot, Neil Maskell, Pete Tong
The rise, tragic fall and inspiring re-invention of legendary dance DJ, Frankie Wilde (Paul Kaye AKA Dennis Pennis) is the subject of this subtly hila... Read more
JCVD (2008)
7.2/10
Director: Mabrouk El Mechri
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Francois Damiens, Zinedine Soualem
Jean-Claude Van Damme plays himself in this unique, existential heist thriller with a dark comic streak. Down and out, with only straight-to-DVD title... Read more