1. Piazzolla: The Years of the Shark (Piazzolla: los años del tiburón)
A cinematic portrait of the world-wide legendary Argentinian composer who changed tango. For the first time ever, the hidden archives of bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla are opened by his son Daniel.
It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.
2. Cornerstone of Melbourne
A child discovers a timeless building while searching for her father, meeting vibrant creatives protecting their studios from an impending threat.
3. Jackie Chan: Building an Icon (Jackie Chan - Humour, gloire et kung-fu)
Jackie Chan is a true icon of Asian and Chinese culture. Over a 45-year-long career, he has carved a niche for himself as an actor, stuntman, director, and screenwriter, but also singer and formidable businessman. After starring in almost 200 films, Jackie Chan has reconciled fans of genre film and Hollywood blockbusters, whilst bridging the gap between Asian and Western cinema. Through film excerpts, archive footage and images, and an offbeat approach inspired by the visual codes of the golden age of kung fu films, this documentary will take a look back at the creation of a popular hero who has come to be an icon for China, and for the entire Asian continent.
It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.
4. A House Without Curtains (Una casa sin cortinas)
María Estela Martínez, better known as Isabel Perón, achieved what Evita Perón never could: From an unknown cabaret dancer she became the first female president of the Americas. But after surviving prison and exile under South America’s most brutal military dictatorship, Isabel was forgotten in popular memory. “Una casa sin cortinas” uncovers why Isabel still haunts Argentina today.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
5. Étienne Robial, un spécimen de caractère(s) (Étienne Robial, un spécimen de caractère(s))
Documentary on the French graphic and visual artist and designer, editor, artistic director, and teacher who is known for his widely-used fonts.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
6. Récits d'une jeunesse exilée - J'ai marché jusqu'à vous (Récits d'une jeunesse exilée - J'ai marché jusqu'à vous)
(Récits d'une jeunesse exilée - J'ai marché jusqu'à vous)
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
7. Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, film and television personalities take turns championing their favourite of Dahl's 10 best-selling children’s books, culminating in a nationwide vote. Rik Mayall reads from George’s Marvellous Medicine.
8. Argemira (Argemira)
(Argemira)
9. Schumacher
Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.
10. Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by the final difficult years. Includes some of the most celebrated scenes from film adaptations of Williams' work, among them extracts of A Streetcar Named Desire ,Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , Night of the Iguana, The , and Suddenly, Last Summer . Contains footage of Williams being interviewed, including conversations with David Frost, 'Edward R. Murrow ', and Melvyn Bragg, as well as reminiscences from people who knew and worked with him, among them Edward Albee, Gore Vidal, and his lifelong friend, Lady Maria St. Just. Features readings from Elia Kazan's Notebook by Kim Hunter.
11. Night Descends on Treasure Island
A travelogue celebrating the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition and highlighting its exhibition of classical paintings and stunning lighting effects.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
12. The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca (La Collection Cousteau N°34-1 | La Légende du Lac Titicaca)
(La Collection Cousteau N°34-1 | La Légende du Lac Titicaca)
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
13. Mira-futuro (Mira-futuro)
(Mira-futuro)
14. Le Grand Méliès (Le Grand Méliès)
A biographical film about cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès featuring Méliès’s widow, Jeanne d’Alcy, as herself, and their son André as his own father.
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
15. 815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot
When Lost premiered on September 22nd 2004 it redefined television in a way that only a few did before. The way it came into existence in the first place might however be just as interesting as the show itself. This is the story of the Lost pilot.
16. Storie di Altromare (Storie di Altromare)
(Storie di Altromare)
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
17. David Hockney: A Celebration
An intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain's most beloved painters - in London and Normandy, and exclusive new footage of a master at work.
18. David Hockney: In Normandy
The celebrated British artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans to keep on painting.
19. David Hockney: 50 Years on Film
Using over 50 years of archive footage, this film looks back at the life and career of David Hockney.
20. David Hockney: In London
Filmed in his London studio, David Hockney sits down with Melvyn Bragg to discuss his remarkable life and career, illustrated by a wide range of his vibrant and joyous artworks.
