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Manufactured Landscapes
Documentary
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES is a new documentary exploring the work of celebrated artist Edward Burtynsky. Known for his expansive photographs of industrial sites – quarries, recycling centers, factories, mines, and dams – Burtynsky transforms materials and waste into strikingly beautiful art.
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David Bowie: Five Years
Documentary, Music, TV Movie
This film uses extensive new archival material to examine David Bowie's constant reinvention. It traces his transformation from Ziggy Stardust through his "Young Americans" soul phase and the "Thin White Duke" persona. The film explores his creative resurgence in Berlin…
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The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
This 60-minute documentary explores the Manchester post-punk band and its enigmatic frontman, Mark E. Smith. The film captures the band's current recording session for the John Peel Show – a show that was a favorite of theirs, and where they…
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Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly
Ai Weiwei, known for his massive installations and strong support for social justice, presented a landmark project in 2015 called @Large at Alcatraz. The site is famous for its history of harsh prison conditions and Native American protests. @Large featured…
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Kusama: Infinity
Yayoi Kusama, now a globally renowned artist, defied societal constraints to share her unique vision with the world. Overcoming sexism, racism, and mental health challenges, she achieved international acclaim. At 88, Kusama currently resides in a mental institution and continues…
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Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Peggy Guggenheim moved freely between Europe and the United States, and between romantic relationships, living a life as vibrant and unconventional as her uncle’s art museum. "Peggy Guggenheim – Art Addict" offers an intimate glimpse into her world, weaving together…
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Koyaanisqatsi
Documentary, Music
The film takes viewers on a visual journey across the United States, examining how modern technology is changing humanity and the environment. Without dialogue or narration, the movie uses striking visuals and a powerful musical score by Philip Glass to…
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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
This documentary explores the life and pop culture impact of Andy Warhol, a highly recognizable American artist and filmmaker. It details Warhol's early life in Pittsburgh and his subsequent move to New York City, where he achieved widespread recognition by…
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The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl's life was extraordinary, filled with experiences that seem unbelievable. This film explores his remarkable story through a wealth of personal letters, writings, and archival materials. The narrative is primarily told in Dahl's own voice, with insights from his…
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David Lynch: The Art Life
Documentary
This film explores the early life of David Lynch. It follows him from a peaceful childhood in a small American town through his experiences in Philadelphia, revealing the events that profoundly influenced the work of this highly distinctive filmmaker.
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Future by Design
Documentary
Future by Design explores the life and extensive vision of Jacque Fresco, often compared to a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci. Like Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Fresco is a self-taught futurist who identifies as a "generalist," deeply knowledgeable across many interconnected…
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Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
Documentary, History
This is the remarkable story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a groundbreaking French filmmaker who was a pioneer in the early days of cinema. She was the first person to create a narrative fiction film and produced hundreds of movies throughout…
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Psychedelic Britannia
This film features narration by Nigel Planer and includes new interviews and performances from artists deeply involved in the psychedelic revolution. Appearing are Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Robert Wyatt, Roy Wood, The Zombies, Mike Heron, Vashti Bunyan, Joe Boyd, Gary…
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The Salt of the Earth
Documentary
For forty years, photographer Sebastião Salgado has journeyed across the globe, documenting humanity's evolving story. He has captured pivotal moments in recent history – conflicts, famines, and migrations. Now, he turns his lens to untouched landscapes, showcasing wild animals, plants,…
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The Velvet Underground
Documentary, Music
This documentary chronicles the legendary rock band's history, presented in a vibrant and innovative style. Directed by Todd Haynes, the film blends exclusive interviews with extensive archival footage, offering a comprehensive look at their career.
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The Filth and the Fury
Documentary, Music
Julien Temple's second film about the Sex Pistols offers an insightful and engaging look at the early days of the punk movement. Using archival footage, previously unseen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions, the documentary includes interviews with surviving band members,…
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Documentary
Filmmaker Werner Herzog receives rare permission to film within the Chauvet caves of southern France. His camera documents the world's oldest known cave paintings, offering a breathtaking look at early human artistry in their original environment.
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Imagine: John Lennon
Documentary, Music
This biographical film explores the life of John Lennon, former Beatle, through his own narration, using rare materials from Yoko Ono’s collection and previously unseen footage from his private archives. The documentary offers an intimate look at the musician's life…
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Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
During the 1980s, Keith Haring became a prominent figure in New York City's art scene, navigating both galleries and nightclubs. Known for his rebellious and innovative approach, Haring expanded his art beyond traditional spaces, transforming subways, tarpaulins, and city walls…
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A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
Captured within the Arensberg Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcasing 35 pieces by Marcel Duchamp, this 1956 NBC interview features the artist in conversation with James Johnson Sweeney, then director of the Guggenheim Museum. Duchamp discusses his evolution…
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Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
This film offers a comprehensive exploration of the artistic world of David Lynch, encompassing his films, paintings, drawings, photographs, and other creative endeavors. The movie includes interview footage and insights from family, friends, collaborators, and fans, alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses into…
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Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth
This documentary is the first to explore the life, career, and music of Brian Eno, a musician, composer, producer, theorist, singer, and visual artist. Best known for his early work with Roxy Music, production for U2 and Coldplay, and pioneering…
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Room 237
Documentary
This documentary examines different interpretations of Stanley Kubrick’s film *The Shining*, exploring various theories about hidden meanings within the story. It presents five distinct perspectives, using narration, film excerpts, animation, and dramatized scenes to illustrate each viewpoint.
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Visual Acoustics
Visual Acoustics chronicles the life and work of Julius Shulman, widely considered the greatest architectural photographer. His photographs introduced modern architecture to a broad American audience. Shulman, who died this year, documented the work of prominent architects from the 1930s…
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Stanley Kubrick's Boxes
Documentary
Years after Stanley Kubrick's death, his widow enlists Jon Ronson to examine roughly a thousand boxes of his carefully organized belongings. Ronson discovers that most of the materials date from after 1975, a period when Kubrick's filmmaking became less frequent.…
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Bergman: A Year in a Life
Documentary, History
In 1957, acclaimed Swedish director Ingmar Bergman was incredibly busy. He completed two films that would later become among his most famous, alongside four plays and a television movie. All of this occurred while navigating a complex personal life.
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Antonio Gaudí
Documentary
Japanese director Hiroshi Teshigahara presents a compelling documentary about Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí and his groundbreaking designs, which still impress people today. Teshigahara’s film combines beautiful filmmaking with a deep admiration for architecture to guide viewers through Gaudí’s extraordinary buildings.…
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Beautiful Noise
BEAUTIFUL NOISE delves into a significant music movement of the late 20th century. At the time, innovative musicians blended guitar noise with traditional pop song forms, prioritizing the music's inherent expression. Despite being largely private, key figures from this era…
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
In a late-life interview with Heinz Bütler, legendary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson selects photographs, offering brief commentary and holding them for Bütler's camera. Isabelle Huppert, Arthur Miller, and Josef Koudelka also share their perspectives. Cartier-Bresson recounts his travels, including Mexico in…
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Finding Vivian Maier
Documentary
Vivian Maier's photographs were hidden away, lost among the many possessions she accumulated. Now, these images have revolutionized street photography and profoundly impacted the life of John Maloof, the man who shared them with the world. This film recounts the…
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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
This retrospective celebrates the 25th anniversary of the iconic horror film, *The Exorcist*. It features interviews with Linda Blair and the film's cast, alongside insights from the director and writer about the deeper meanings behind the techniques used to frighten…
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Style Wars
Music, Documentary, TV Movie
Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant's PBS documentary explores the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York City during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The film reveals the energy and artistry of this underground movement, a significant part…
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Pulp: a Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets
Music, Documentary
Pulp rose to international prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Common People" and "Disco 2000." Twenty-five years and ten million albums later, they're returning to Sheffield for their final UK concert. Alongside their performance, the band members reflect on…
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Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer
Documentary
This film presents the life and work of Russian filmmaker Andrey Tarkovsky (1932-86), told in his own voice. Using rare audio recordings, it reveals his memories, his philosophy of art, and his thoughts on the artist's role and the meaning…
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Velvet Underground: Under Review
Velvet Underground Under Review is a 75-minute film exploring the music and career of one of rock's most influential groups, a band that music journalist Lester Bangs famously called the starting point of modern music. The film features previously unseen…
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John Berger or The Art of Looking
On his 90th birthday, "John Berger or the Art of Looking" presents an intimate portrait of the writer and art critic whose influential work on perception has profoundly impacted how we understand visual experience for over fifty years. The film…
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Documentary
This film explores the world of "The Eamery," a 24-hour creative studio, through interviews with the junior designers who worked there. Narrated by James Franco, it’s a detailed look at the husband-and-wife team who shaped Mid-Century Modern design. The movie…
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Documentary
This film explores the intense, behind-the-scenes story of making Apocalypse Now, revealing the immense challenges director Francis Ford Coppola faced. Unforeseen events – including severe weather, actors' illnesses, and the proximity of war – significantly increased costs and threatened to…
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Music, Documentary
Fifty years later, Barak Goodman's vivid account of Woodstock brings the legendary music festival to life through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand. The film captures the sense of freedom, passion, community, and joy that defined those three…
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Documentary
This film chronicles the challenges faced by Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist renowned for his provocative art and outspoken political views, between 2008 and 2011. It follows his ascent to international recognition through online platforms, culminating in his widely reported…
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Documentary
Driven by intense passion, drugs, and a rebellious spirit, Thompson was a fearless journalist who challenged authority with humor and a strong sense of justice. This film chronicles his peak years, 1965 to 1975, featuring previously unseen home movies, audio…
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Man with a Movie Camera
Documentary
The film centers on a quiet cameraman who explores city life with constant creativity and curiosity, using only his shoulder-mounted camera. He captures both brief and remarkable moments, examining the many sides of urban existence. He focuses on the unexpected:…
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Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Documentary
This documentary explores the life and films of Stanley Kubrick, featuring insights from Hollywood stars, behind-the-scenes footage, and clips from his early years. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick's brother-in-law and frequent collaborator, interviews prominent figures like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen, and…
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