A funny walk through the life story of Billy Wilder (1906-2002), a cinematic genius; a portrait of a filmmaker who never was a boring man, a superb mind who had ten commandments, of which the first nine were: “Thou shalt not bore.”
Casts Mario Adorf, Paul Diamond, Dick Guttman, Rudolf John, Marthe Keller, Charles Matthau, Todd Purdum, George Schlatter, Volker Schlöndorff, Armgard Seegers-Karasek
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Extranjeros de sí mismos
Lenin and the Other Story of the Russian Revolution
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Start of Shooting
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On Location
Shine a Light
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The Perfect Crime: Leopold & Loeb
IMDB 4.7 | Feb , 2016
The shocking story of Richard Leopold and Nathan Loeb, two wealthy college students who murdered a 14-year-old boy in 1924 to prove they were smart enough to get away with it.King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
IMDB 6.4 | Jul , 2018
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," "It's Alive," "God Told Me To," "Q," "The Stuff," and many more.Leonardo Da Vinci The Tragic Pursuit of Perfection
IMDB 7 | Apr , 1953
A portrait of the artist as a "sublime demon with the archangel's face", with an innovative musique concrète soundtrack.Marilyn Monroe Declassified
IMDB 6.9 | Jul , 2015
Declassified FBI and CIA documents help director Paul Davids unravel the puzzle of Marilyn Monroe's demise, which was officially ruled a "probable suicide," while providing detailed evidence supporting the conclusion that Marilyn was murdered.Julius Fučík
IMDB 0 | Feb , 1953
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 1896
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2022
NHK has followed baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his 2018 Major League debut. We look at Ohtani’s ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from those who have supported him on and off the field and examine the importance of his father’s training regime. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani’s battle to recover from elbow surgery and reclaim his place as a baseball virtuoso like no other.Extranjeros de sí mismos
IMDB 6 | Oct , 2000
Lenin and the Other Story of the Russian Revolution
IMDB 8 | Jun , 2018
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Lenin, is remembered as the instigator of the October Revolution of 1917 and, therefore, as one of the men who changed the shape of the world at that time and forever, but perhaps the actual events happened in a way different from that narrated in the history books…The Queen: Mother and Monarch
IMDB 6.4 | Sep , 2022
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we examine how Queen Elizabeth II balanced her duties as head of both her family and her countryDame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2022
Olympic Champion, Kiwi Icon, Tongan Leader, Orphan, Mother...winning was just part of the journey.Grizzly Man
IMDB 7.5 | Jul , 2005
Werner Herzog's documentary film about the "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in one man's attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.I Am Alfred Hitchcock
IMDB 7.2 | May , 2021
Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the history of cinema.Bola de Nieve
IMDB 5.6 | Apr , 2003
Documentarian Jose Sanchez-Montes turns his attention towards the late Cuban musician Ignacio Villa, known throughout the world as Bola de Nieve (Snowball), with this 2003 biographical documentary entitled simply Bola de Nieve. A master pianist, Bola de Nieve was a mainstay through the middle portion of the 20th century, with his music almost omnipresent in South America cinema throughout those formative decades. With Bola de Nieve's famous statement "I'm a sad person, but my songs sound happy" in mind, Sanchez-Montes also looks at the influence of the musician's African heritage and homosexuality upon Bola de Nieve's unique musical style.Start of Shooting
IMDB 4.5 | Mar , 2009
The short piece shows what the cast and crew did on the first day of production but mostly just serves as an overview of general movie-making bits.Olga Kurylenko and the Boat Chase
IMDB 4.5 | Mar , 2009
The short piece includes statements from Forster, Kurylenko, Powell, and Craig. This one focuses on the new Bond girl and her stunt work.Director Marc Forster
IMDB 4.5 | Mar , 2009
The short piece gives us info from Forster, Craig, Arterton, Almaric, Kurylenko, and Wilson. All involved tell us of Forster's greatness.On Location
IMDB 4 | Mar , 2009
The short piece features remarks and footage from Forster, Wilson, Bradley, Evans, Kurylenko and Arterton.Shine a Light
IMDB 6.9 | Apr , 2008
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.Val
IMDB 7.2 | Jul , 2021
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.