An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.
Casts Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Antonio Banderas, Marshall Brickman, Josh Brolin, Dick Cavett, Penélope Cruz, John Cusack, Larry David, F. X. Feeney
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Oh Les Filles!
The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
Paul Auster: What If
The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
Dark Days
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
Sly
Mad Hot Ballroom
In Excess: The Death of Michael Hutchence
Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film
The Ditvoorst Domains
Queen: We Are the Champions – The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All Time
Raoul's, a New York Story
An Honest Liar
Kaiser Karl V. - Wunsch und Wirklichkeit
Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
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Larisa
IMDB 6.1 | Oct , 1980
Elem Klimov's tribute to his late wife, director Larisa Shepitko, killed in a car accident a year earlier. Features excerpts from all of her films, and archival audio of her discussing life and art.Oh Les Filles!
IMDB 7.4 | Jul , 2019
What if French Rock were born with Edith Piaf? From sweet sixties pop to today's gender-indifferent anthems, from feminist rebels of the seventies to fashion icons of the social media age, from Françoise Hardy to Christine & The Queens, via Vanessa Paradis, Catherine Ringer, Charlotte Gainsbourg and many more, Oh Les Filles! tells the untold story of French female rock stars. Narrated by Clémence Poésy, this groundbreaking documentary combines interviews and iconic footage to radically reverse perspectives and give the patriarchy a kick!The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 2023
Screen icon Charlotte Rampling has fascinated the world of cinema, fashion and photography with her mysterious and almost inaccessible beauty. A major figure in genre and auteur films, she is unclassifiable: between presence and absence, shyness and audacity, she's always hypnotic, magnetic and fascinating. From her film debut in the mid-1960s in England, to her unconventional career path, through the tragic loss suicide of her older sister that will irremediably mark her acting, this film is a dive into the existential quest of a complex actress, whose every facet is discovered through her roles. Through a conversation with the actress herself, along with personal archives and extracts from her films, this documentary raws a dazzling portrait of her life and career.Paul Auster: What If
IMDB 6 | Feb , 2019
A look at the world of US writer Paul Auster, on the occasion of the publication of his new novel, an exploration of human identity and the soul of New York, the city that Auster has portrayed as no one else has ever done.The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2016
The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.Dark Days
IMDB 7.2 | Aug , 2000
A cinematic portrait of the homeless population who live permanently in the underground tunnels of New York City.Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
IMDB 7.1 | Feb , 2019
Ella Fitzgerald was a 15-year-old street kid when she won a talent contest in 1934 at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Within months she was a star. Over the next six decades, her sublime voice would transform the tragedies of her own life and the troubles of her times into joy. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS retraces this extraordinary journey.Sly
IMDB 7.2 | Sep , 2023
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.Mad Hot Ballroom
IMDB 6.7 | May , 2005
Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.In Excess: The Death of Michael Hutchence
IMDB 0 | Aug , 1999
Documentary from the UK's Channel 4 investigating the death of INXS lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, which exclusively revealed information presented to the coroner in a police report which had not been made public at the official hearing - and explores the rumor which suggested that Hutchence died accidentally while engaged in a bizarre sex act. The documentary also features his last partner Paula Yates speaking on British television for the first time about what she believed led to the death of her lover. She talks candidly about their sex life, his passion for adventure and how the birth of their daughter turned the rock and roll wild man into a devoted father. Yates was not satisfied with the coroner's verdict and felt strongly that further investigation into the events of that night were crucial to both her and her daughter's future well-being.Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film
IMDB 7.2 | Jun , 2019
An intimate portrait of the superb actress Gena Rowlands, icon of independent cinema. Together with her husband, legendary director John Cassavetes (1929-89), she lived an unusual life beyond the dream factory, a life in which reality and fiction were so perfectly intertwined that it made possible films that still today seem incredibly real.The Ditvoorst Domains
IMDB 4 | Oct , 1992
Documentary about the Dutch film director Adriaan Ditvoorst.Queen: We Are the Champions – The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All Time
IMDB 7 | Jul , 2024
We Are the Champions isn’t just a Queen track, it’s the sound of victory itself. This documentary traces how Freddie Mercury’s vision of a communal anthem leapt from News of the World into stadiums across the globe, becoming the ultimate soundtrack to triumph. With Brian May and Roger Taylor reflecting on its creation, and with decades of archive footage showing fans, athletes, and nations singing as one, the film makes a case for why this towering arena ballad still rules the winners’ podium.Raoul's, a New York Story
IMDB 10 | Jun , 2025
A unique portrait of New York's iconic Raoul's Restaurant - told through the eyes of a filmmaker-turned-accidental-restaurateur who was trying to make a film about his father who is also a filmmaker-turned-accidental-restaurateur.An Honest Liar
IMDB 7.1 | Apr , 2014
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.Kaiser Karl V. - Wunsch und Wirklichkeit
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2020
Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
IMDB 5.7 | May , 2016
Experience an inside look at David Bowie's incredible influence on music, art and culture via interviews with some of the people who knew him best.The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark
IMDB 7.2 | Nov , 2013
A documentary on the life and work of Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, whose subsequent career was a rollercoaster of pioneering music and personal disaster.Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1982
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.Heroic Shootout
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2019