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 Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2004)
7.5/10
Director: Anton Corbijn
Known as much for his photography as his videos, Anton Corbijn has produced some of rock's most memorable images. Long associated with Depeche Mode an... Read more
The Work of Director Jonathan Glazer (2005)
8.1/10
Director: Jonathan Glazer
British filmmaker Jonathan Glazer began his career directing pop promos and advertisements before transitioning into features. Collected here are his... Read more
The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005)
8.1/10
Director: Mark Romanek
Described as 'meticulous' and 'demanding' Mark Romanek works with the big names because they know he'll make them look good. Music videos include Mad... Read more
The Work of Director Stephane Sednaoui (2005)
7.4/10
Director: Stephane Sednaoui
French filmmaker/photographer Stephane Sednaoui has conjured up many of music's hippest clips. Glitter, mirror balls, metallic paint - if it glows, sh... Read more
The World According to Bush (2004)
7.9/10
Director: William Karel
A.k.a. "Le Monde Selon Bush". On 20 January 2001, amid high controversy and with no clear majority, eight years after his father, George W. Bush moved... Read more
The World at War: Volume 1 (1973)
9.2/10
Director: David Elstein, Hugh Raggett
Starring: Narrated by, Laurence Olivier
The definitive story of the Second World War in seven volumes and narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. From the rise of Nazi Germany to the dramatic resc... Read more
The World at War: Volume 2 (1973)
9.2/10
Director: David Elstein
Starring: Narrated by, Laurence Olivier
The definitive story of the Second World War in seven volumes and narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. From Russia to America, 'The World at War' present... Read more
The World at War: Volume 3 (1973)
9.2/10
Director: Hugh Raggett, Martin Smith, Ted Childs
Starring: Narrated by, Laurence Olivier
The definitive story of the Second World War in seven volumes and narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. From the Germans' first major defeat at Stalingrad... Read more
The World at War: Volume 4 (1973)
9.2/10
Director: John Pett, Ted Childs
Starring: Narrated by, Laurence Olivier
The definitive story of the Second World War in seven volumes and narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. From victory in Italy and Burma to the beginning o... Read more
The World at War: Volume 5 (1973)
9.2/10
Director: John Pett, Michael Darlow
Starring: Narrated by, Laurence Olivier
The definitive story of the Second World War in seven volumes and narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. From D-Day to the liberation of Paris, 'The World... Read more