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Ron Howard plunges us into Beatlemania
Film director Ron Howard brings the Beatles back to life in a new documentary.Film director Ron Howard brings the Beatles back to life in a new documentary.
Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.
'The War Show': a video diary of the Syrian conflict
Screened at the Venice Film Festival, 'The War Show' is a documentary about the Syrian conflict told from the point of view of a former radio DJ and her friends.Screened at the Venice Film Festival, 'The War Show' is a documentary about the Syrian conflict told from the point of view of a former radio DJ and her friends.
Mr Gaga, a dance film which brings you to your feet
Featuring archive material of his work and personal life combined with the director’s own carefully shot footage, the film follows the rise of one of the most innovative choreographers in the world, fFeaturing archive material of his work and personal life combined with the director’s own carefully shot footage, the film follows the rise of one of the most innovative choreographers in the world, f
Talking movies: How Disney films helped Owen find his voice
Life Animated is the touching story of Owen Suskind, who at the age of three is diagnosed with regressive autism and loses his ability to speak.Life Animated is the touching story of Owen Suskind, who at the age of three is diagnosed with regressive autism and loses his ability to speak.
Disturbing the peace in the Middle East
An Israeli documentary called “Disturbing the Peace” has been following groups of Palestinian and Israeli peace activists as they attempt to find what many assume is impossible in the Middle East…An Israeli documentary called “Disturbing the Peace” has been following groups of Palestinian and Israeli peace activists as they attempt to find what many assume is impossible in the Middle East…
How the West and its media feed the 'monster' of Jihad
Government policies, isolation, misogyny, racism, despair and denial.Government policies, isolation, misogyny, racism, despair and denial.
Michael Moore invades Europe in bid to make America great again
Where to Invade Next is Michael Moore’s recipe on how he can America be better.Where to Invade Next is Michael Moore’s recipe on how he can America be better.
Documentary Merci Patron! takes on a French luxury goods group and its billionaire owner
Director François Ruffin mixes seriousness and humour in a documentary that has become a hit in France.Director François Ruffin mixes seriousness and humour in a documentary that has become a hit in France.
Stefan Zweig, adolescent lust, comedy and art in Europe's cinemas
Time to take a look at some of the best European releases of recent weeks.Time to take a look at some of the best European releases of recent weeks.
Highlights from the Cannes Film Festival
As the glitter settles on the Croisette, let’s take a look at some of the films that left an impression at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.As the glitter settles on the Croisette, let’s take a look at some of the films that left an impression at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Rithy Panh's 'Exile': a glimpse at life under the Khmer Rouge regime
‘Exile’ is a visionary narration of the exile of Cambodians during the Red Khmer regime, during which the country was renamed Democratic…‘Exile’ is a visionary narration of the exile of Cambodians during the Red Khmer regime, during which the country was renamed Democratic…
'Clinton Cash' exposes Hillary Clinton
Documentary 'Clinton Cash' examines Hillary Clinton's family's finances.Documentary 'Clinton Cash' examines Hillary Clinton's family's finances.
As Cannes honours Depardon, "Les Habitants" goes in search of The French
Renowned documentary maker and photographer Raymond Depardon becomes a man with a van for his latest venture, "Les Habitants", a feature-length road trip around France in search of The FrenchRenowned documentary maker and photographer Raymond Depardon becomes a man with a van for his latest venture, "Les Habitants", a feature-length road trip around France in search of The French
Doc shot onboard ISS offers breathtaking pix of Earth
‘A Beautiful Planet’ is a documentary that offers a fresh and breathtaking perspective of the Earth seen from the International Space Station‘A Beautiful Planet’ is a documentary that offers a fresh and breathtaking perspective of the Earth seen from the International Space Station
Best foot forward for Millepied in documentary 'Reset'
Benjamin Millepied's tenure at Paris' premier ballet company is the subject of a new documentary by French filmmakers Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai.Benjamin Millepied's tenure at Paris' premier ballet company is the subject of a new documentary by French filmmakers Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai.
'Fire at Sea' award winning documentary on a contemporary reality
Gianfranco Rosi has been in Greece for the premiere of his latest documentary, 'Fuocoammare' (Fire at sea), which won the Golden Bear at this year's 66th Berlinale. The production won also the Prize oGianfranco Rosi has been in Greece for the premiere of his latest documentary, 'Fuocoammare' (Fire at sea), which won the Golden Bear at this year's 66th Berlinale. The production won also the Prize o
'Houston, We Have a Problem!' - docu-fiction explores space race
The cold war, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing. They were all landmark events that defined an era. Docu-fiction “Houston, We Have a Problem!”The cold war, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing. They were all landmark events that defined an era. Docu-fiction “Houston, We Have a Problem!”
'Tomorrow': a message of hope for a better, greener and more sustainable future
‘Tomorrow’ is an inspiring documentary by French filmmakers Melanie Laurent and Cyril Dion.‘Tomorrow’ is an inspiring documentary by French filmmakers Melanie Laurent and Cyril Dion.
'In Jackson Heights": our pick of the week
A look at Frederick Wiseman's bewitching documentary on a very cosmopolitan New York neighborhood.A look at Frederick Wiseman's bewitching documentary on a very cosmopolitan New York neighborhood.
'No Land's Song': when art triumphs over ignorance in Iran
An Iranian film maker follows his sister in her relentless quest to organise a public concert featuring female solo singers - which has been forbidden in Iran since the Islamic Revolution.An Iranian film maker follows his sister in her relentless quest to organise a public concert featuring female solo singers - which has been forbidden in Iran since the Islamic Revolution.
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival turns 18
The burgeoning refugee and humanitarian crisis took centre stage at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival. Several pieces showed shockingThe burgeoning refugee and humanitarian crisis took centre stage at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival. Several pieces showed shocking
Rosa overcomes her past to follow her dreams
Rosa, a young Mayan woman, sits alone. She stares into the camera and for the first time shares her story. She has wrestled with rejectionRosa, a young Mayan woman, sits alone. She stares into the camera and for the first time shares her story. She has wrestled with rejection
Honour killings are premeditated murders, says director of A Girl in the River
More than 1000 men and women died in honour killings in Pakistan in 2015 according to the film A Girl in a River: The Price of Forgiveness. Many ofMore than 1000 men and women died in honour killings in Pakistan in 2015 according to the film A Girl in a River: The Price of Forgiveness. Many of
Amy tipped for Best Documentary award at Oscars
As the final countdown for the Oscars has already started, we take a closer look at the documentaries nominated this year for the Academy AwardsAs the final countdown for the Oscars has already started, we take a closer look at the documentaries nominated this year for the Academy Awards
An intimate doc on the Egyptian Revolution
'I Am The People' chronicles the post-Arab Spring tensions in Egypt seen from the eyes of a farmer in the Nile valley.'I Am The People' chronicles the post-Arab Spring tensions in Egypt seen from the eyes of a farmer in the Nile valley.
Giacomo Agostini and Jack Findlay legendary bike riders in "Continental Circus" at The Institute Lumiere
The Institute Lumiere in Lyon was the venue for a preview of the film “Continental Circus”. It is a movie which captures risk, bravery and daring ofThe Institute Lumiere in Lyon was the venue for a preview of the film “Continental Circus”. It is a movie which captures risk, bravery and daring of
How Making a Murderer has been making people mad
SPOILER ALERT: this article contains details that may reveal the outcome of Making a Murderer. Eating and drinking have not been my only excessesSPOILER ALERT: this article contains details that may reveal the outcome of Making a Murderer. Eating and drinking have not been my only excesses
A marriage made in music; the extraordinary tale of Afghan rapper Sonita Alizadeh
Afghan rapper Sonita Alizadeh, 19, was 10 years old when her parents first tried to sell her into marriage. In 2014, she uploaded a music videoAfghan rapper Sonita Alizadeh, 19, was 10 years old when her parents first tried to sell her into marriage. In 2014, she uploaded a music video
Kingdom of Shadows turns the camera on three individuals in the US - Mexico drug war
An unflinching look at the human cost of the US – Mexico drug war as seen through the eyes of three unlikely individuals, a nun, a US drug agent andAn unflinching look at the human cost of the US – Mexico drug war as seen through the eyes of three unlikely individuals, a nun, a US drug agent and