Writing Heads(2013)

Inventory(fr)

A documentary by Olivier Gonard, shot partly in Paris’s Musée d’Orsay, that examines Olivier Assayas' film Summer Hours, and its approach to art.

Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema(en)

A documentary that uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers never heard from before: Black actors in Italian cinema. With modern day interviews and archival footage, the documentary discloses the personal struggles and triumphs that classic Afro-Italian, African-American and Afro-descendant actors faced in the Italian film industry, while mirroring their struggles with those of contemporary actors who are working diligently to find respectable, significant, and non-stereotypical roles, but are often unable to do so. Blaxploitalian is more than an unveiling of a troubled history; it is a call-to-action for increased diversity in international cinema through the stories of these artists in an effort to reflect the modern and racially diverse Italy.

The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun(en)

Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun

The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio(en)

After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success.

Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum(fr)

The film tells the story of the intimate and unprecedented encounter between the photojournalists of the Magnum Agency and the world of cinema. The confrontation of two seemingly opposite worlds – fiction and reality. For 70 years their paths crossed: a family of photographers, amongst them the biggest names in photography, and a family of actors and filmmakers who helped write the history of cinema, from John Huston to Marilyn Monroe to Orson Welles, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.

Cutting 'Hair'(en)

in this new program, editors Lynzee Klingman and Stanley Warnow remember how they were given the opportunity to work on Hair and discuss the type of work they did to meet Milos Forman's requirements for the film.

'Hair' Style(en)

in this new program, production designer Stuart Wurtzel recalls his initial encounter with Milos Forman and their professional relationship during the production of Hair.

Artist, Teacher, Mentor: Remembering Milos Forman(en)

In this new program, James Mangold (Cop Land, 3:10 to Yuma) discusses the enormous impact Milos Forman had on his maturation as a filmmaker.

Jean Renoir parle de son art(fr)

Three-part interview with French film director Jean Renoir, conducted by French New Wave director Jacques Rivette.

Comrades in Dreams(de)

Four lives that could not be more different and a single passion that unites them: the unconditional love for their cinemas, somewhere at the end of the world. Comrades in Dreams brings together six cinema makers from North Korea, America, India and Africa and follows their efforts to make their audiences dream every night.

Spielberg(en)

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Shine a Light(en)

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.

Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema(en)

BBC documentary about the rise of the New German Cinema and several of its most important figures.

Omnibus: François Truffaut(en)

L’aventure des Visiteurs du soir(fr)

Documentary about the making of Marcel Carné's 1942 film.

In the Web of Time(cs)

Documentary about the making of the 1967 Czech film "Marketa Lazarova".

Where Is Musette?(fi)

Documentary filmed on-set during the making of Aki Kaurismaki's "La vie de Boheme"

Behind the Scenes of 'Y Tu Mamá También'(es)

On-set documentary about the making of the film "Y tu mamá también."

Ciné regards: Jacques Tati(fr)

Interview with the French film director, conducted for television in 1978.

Filming Haneke(fr)

A making-of documentary featuring interviews with director Michael Haneke, actor Juliette Binoche, and producer Marin Karmitz, as well as on-set footage of cast and crew of "Code Unknown".