1. Encounters at the End of the World
Herzog and cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger go to Antarctica to meet people who live and work there, and to capture footage of the continent's unique locations. Herzog's voiceover narration explains that his film will not be a typical Antarctica film about "fluffy penguins", but will explore the dreams of the people and the landscape.
It has an average vote of 7.423 on TMDB.
2. Foodies
A documentary on the fine dining subculture of foodies. The interest in haute cuisine has grown exponentially. Now, we enter the world of one of the most influential people on the food scene - the foodie. A subculture of blogging food critics with a mission to eat at the best restaurants on earth. Through our close study, we get access to the world's most exclusive restaurants and get to know a group of slightly bizarre but charming food maniacs.
It has an average vote of 6.4 on TMDB.
3. Hoffa
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
It has an average vote of 6.229 on TMDB.
4. Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.
It has an average vote of 7.117 on TMDB.
5. In a Year with 13 Moons (In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden)
Elvira Weishaupt, once a burly working-class butcher, has made an enormous sacrifice for love. She has undergone a sex change for a romantic interest who has abandoned her, and she now must struggle to reconcile her past life with her present identity.
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
6. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
Filmmaker Liz Garbus investigates the mysterious tragedy of Diane Schuler in an effort to understand what went wrong.
It has an average vote of 6.614 on TMDB.
7. Gotti
John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.
It has an average vote of 6.346 on TMDB.
8. It Doesn't Hurt Me (Мне не больно)
Three friends are in the entrance of a luxury home in the heart of the city. They are young, full of strength and energy, they have the talent, skill and thirst for life and ... - well, they have all but one. But money...
It has an average vote of 5.487 on TMDB.
9. The White Diamond
This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.
It has an average vote of 6.87 on TMDB.
10. Wings of Hope (Julianes Sturz in den Dschungel)
Werner Herzog returns to the South American jungle with Juliane Koepcke, the German woman who was the sole survivor of a plane crash there in 1971. They find the remains of the plane and recreate her journey out of the jungle.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
11. Cigarettes & Coffee
Cigarettes & Coffee tells the story of five people's lives all interconnected through a $20 bill.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
12. For One More Hour With You (Un'ora sola ti vorrei)
Filmaker Alina Marazzi assembles old home movies trying to piece together the life of her mother, Liseli, who committed suicide when Alina was seven years old.
It has an average vote of 7.417 on TMDB.
13. The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
A close-knit group of gay friends share the emotional roller coster of life, relationships, the death of friends, new beginnings, jealousy, fatherhood and professional success. At various stages of life's disarray, these young men share humorous and tragic relationships and always have each other to rely on.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
14. Walker (行者)
A metaphor for mourning as much as it is a reminder to slow down, Tsai Ming-liang's stunningly beautiful Walker features his acteur fétiche Lee Kang-Sheng as a red-robed monk barely locomoting through the bustling streets of Hong Kong.
It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.
15. After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News
An investigation into the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.
It has an average vote of 6.838 on TMDB.
16. Valerio's Day Out
A sedated young jaguar dispassionately ruminates over his latest victims as well as the object of his affection in this mesmerizing video diary.
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
17. David Bowie: Five Years
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.
It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.
18. Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu - Phantom der Nacht)
Jonathan Harker, a real estate agent, goes to Transylvania to visit the mysterious Count Dracula and formalize the purchase of a property in Wismar. Once Jonathan is caught under his evil spell, Dracula travels to Wismar where he meets the beautiful Lucy, Jonathan's wife, while a plague spreads through the town, now ruled by death.
It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.
19. Asphalt (Asphalte)
Heavy traffic in the summer. Bad luck for Juliet, Albert, Jaeger and Arthur who does not reach their destination. Involved in a terrible accident that will change their lives forever.
It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.
20. The Video Craze
A documentary on classic video arcade collectors across North America. Those who were the first to look into the neon haze of a vector/raster screen and fall in love. The first quarter poppers, the "vidiots" who never grew up.
It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.
