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"
Napoleon (Heroes and Villains) (2007)
8.2/10
Director: Nick Murphy
Starring: Rob Brydon, Richard McCabe, Alice Krige, Kenneth Cranham, Gina Bellman, Anthony...
The little known story of how Napoleon Bonaparte first emerged from obscurity and entered the national consciousness. A life and death struggle both o... Read more
Searching for Sugar Man ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
8.2/10
Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Starring: Sixto Rodriguez
In the late '60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics.... Read more