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"
The Universe: Season 5 (Blu-ray) (2007)
7.3/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more
The Universe: Season 6 (Blu-ray) (2007)
7.3/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more
The Unofficial History of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles (1990)
Director: Gary Legon
Harley-Davidson is a legend. It has grown from cult appeal to mass appeal. Harley is more than a motorcycle - it's a state of mind. Harley motorcycles... Read more
The Unwinking Gaze: The Inside Story of the Dalai Lama's Struggle for Tibet (2008)
7.3/10
Director: Joshua Dugdale
Starring: H H Dalai Lama
Filmed over 18 months, 'The Unwinking Gaze' follows the Dalai Lama as he tries to engage the Chinese government over the future of Tibet. The unpreced... Read more
The Velvet Queen (2021)
7.8/10
Two men explore the high-altitude wilderness of Tibet with many cameras, filming wildlife from a respectful distance and searching for the rare snow l... Read more
The Venison Hunters (2001)
Director: Anon
Starring: Mike Bennett
Join Mike Bennett as he follows the development of the venison industry in the South Island of New Zealand. Meet some of the characters involved in re... Read more
The Victorian Kitchen (2006)
8.7/10
Harry Dodson and Ruth Mott revive the relationship between the head gardener and cook of a large country house to demonstrate how meals were prepared... Read more
The Victorian Kitchen Garden (2006)
8.7/10
Presented by Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' goes behind the high redbrick walls of Chilton Foliat in Berkshire to follo... Read more
The Viking Maid - Alaskan Wild Salmon vs Farmed salmon (2009)
Despite record salmon runs in the state of Alaska, wild Salmon fishermen struggle to stay afloat in the flooded salmon markets of the world. This docu... Read more
The Vikings (2000)
7.1/10
Their brutal reputation made them a feared enemy across Europe, but they were also savvy traders and intrepid explorers who reached America centuries... Read more