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"
Art: 21 - Season 5 (2009)
7.8/10
Timely and timeless, global and local, beautiful and provocative, contemporary art challenges us to look at our world in new ways. Contemporary artist... Read more
Art: 21 - Season 6 (2012)
7.8/10
"Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season Six includes 13 profiles of artists from five continents gathered into four, one-hour thematic episodes: Chan... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious Universe (1994)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
Arthur C Clarke and his team of highly respected scientific experts travel the globe seeking the truth behind mythical creatures, ancient legends and... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (1980)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
From Stonehenge to California and from Peru to Siberia, acclaimed sci-fi author Sir Arthur C Clarke ("2001: A Space Odyssey") investigates the stories... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's World of Strange Powers (1985)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
The world's best-selling science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, challenges credulity and imagination as he examines our most mysterious supernatura... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Francis Bacon (2003)
Though he was initially inspired by Surrealism, Francis Bacon's work was frequently influenced by the imagery of the old masters, usually translated i... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Henri Matisse (2004)
Born in 1869 in France, Henri Matisse is regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th century art. An accomplished painter, sculptor and g... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Jackson Pollock (2004)
This stunning documentary examines Jackson Pollock's incredible vision, from his early surrealist influences to his groundbreaking abstract expression... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Joan Miro (2004)
An insightful documentary that explores the life and works of this legendary Spanish artist. From his early days at Barcelona's Academy of Fine Arts t... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Marc Chagall (2004)
Travelling to Paris in 1910, the Russian-born Chagall took the European art world by storm. This intriguing documentary examines his most celebrated w... Read more