Failure(2004)

Mr. Bean's Holiday(en)

Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two reunite. On the way he discovers France, bicycling and true love, among other things.

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond(en)

A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends.

Lights Camera Bullshit(en)

A failed filmmaker returns to Memphis with the hope of jump starting his career but is thwarted by the insanity of the film crew, the selfish conniving of his racist new boss, and the psychotic war between two gangs of historically inaccurate presidential impersonators while trying to maintain his commitment to his family. Featuring Eric Tate (Craig Brewer’s The Poor and Hungry), Ron Gephart ( Ira Sachs’ The Delta), and narrated by Michael Horse (Twin Peaks).

Pighead(en)

Two friends work together to follow their passion of filmmaking, but as their journey progresses, their friendship falls apart into a sloppy mess.

Alexeï Guerman, cinéaste bien interdit(fr)

Amir Naderi by Amir Naderi(fa)

Iranian film director Amir Naderi talks to Zar Amir Ebrahimi about his career in this documentary directed and produced by Ebrahimi and broadcast by BBC World Service and BBC Persian. Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of Iranian modern cinema. He was born in 1945 in the Persian Gulf port of Abadan. Orphaned at an early age and living the life of a street urchin, Naderi had to survive by selling ice, working as a shoeshine boy and recycling empty beer bottles. He developed his knowledge of cinema by watching films in the theaters where he worked at a very young age. He began his career by taking pictures for some notable Iranian features. In the 1970’s, he started directing his own films, and made some of the most important movies of the New Iranian Cinema. After moving to New York in the early 90’s, Amir Naderi continued to make films. They have premiered at the Venice, Cannes, Tribeca, and Sundance Film Festivals.

The High Sign: A Filmmaker Emerges(en)

Documentary about Buster Keaton's The 'High Sign' (1921) and Keaton's developing style.

One Week: Marvelous Toys(en)

Short documentary on the making of Buster Keaton's One Week.

Savoring the Scarecrow: Or Buster & the Sybil Trilogy(en)

The evolution of The Scarecrow (1920) is discussed in this documentary.

The Haunted House: Gags and Growth(en)

Documentary about the development of Buster Keaton's The Haunted House (1921).

Hard Luck: The Last Short to Be Found(en)

Documentary about the Buster Keaton short Hard Luck (1921).

The Goat Is Not a Goat(en)

A short documentary on the works of Buster Keaton.

The Play House: An Accidental Masterpiece(en)

The special effects in The Play House (1921) are discussed.

On Scoring Cops and Helping Silent Films Live Again(en)

Ben Model discusses scoring music for silent movies.

A Cast of Characters: My Wife's Relations(en)

The actors in My Wife's Relations (1922) are discussed in this documentary.

Polanski Meets Macbeth(en)

A 1971 documentary by Frank Simon featuring rare footage of the film’s cast and crew at work.

Run Wrake's Guide to Animation(en)

Run Wrake is an English filmmaker, animation director, and music video director. He studied graphic design at Chelsea College of Arts before completing a master's degree in animation at the Royal College of Art in London. In this interview for the BBC's Channel 4, he describes some of his films, their inception, and their production. He also comments on technological and cultural developments that have changed how animated films are produced and perceived.

Augusto San Miguel Died Yesterday(es)

During the 1920's, Augusto San Miguel (1905-1937) directed, produced and starred in the first feature films made in Ecuador. Unfortunately, San Miguel's films -like many episodes of his life- disappeared in time. The only remains are the movie ads on old newspapers and a mysterious legend, by which San Miguel was buried with his films.

Jean Daskalidès(nl)

Documentary on Belgian director of greek descent Jean Daskalidès.

The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2(en)

Documentary about the 1988 follow-up film Critters 2. Features interviews with director Mick Garris; actors Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, and Lin Shaye; producer Barry Opper; critters designers; and more.