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Beyond 'PlayTime'(fr)

This short documentary from 2002, written by Jacques Tati scholar Stéphane Goudet and featuring rare archival footage, explores the genesis of the director’s hugely ambitious 1967 film production.

The Making of Border Radio(en)

Short documentary about the making of the 1987 film.

The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel(en)

One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.

TruInside: Election(en)

Documentary about the making of Alexander Payne's 1999 film "Election" featuring on-set footage and interviews with cast and crew.

A Profile of 'The Red Shoes'(en)

Documentary about the making of the 1948 British film, including interviews with members of the production team.

Who Was The Third Man...?(de)

Documentary about the making of the 1949 film "The Third Man".

Max par Marcel: Lola Montès(fr)

In a series of four documentaries, Marcel Ophuls pays tribute to his father Max, and in this last one discusses his role as an assistant director on "Lola Montès".

The Movies: 'Action Speaks Louder Than Words'(en)

An interview with American director, Anthony Mann. This documentary was first seen as episode 8 of the BBC TV series "The Movies." (A 17-minute excerpt from this show appears on the Criterion Collection's release of "The Furies.")

In the Footsteps of Monsieur Hulot(fr)

Two-part documentary about French director Jacques Tati chronicles the evolution of the filmmaker's alter ego, Monsieur Hulot, through archival interviews, on-set footage, photos, and film clips.

Everything's Connected(fr)

An analysis of French director Jacques Tati's 1957 film "Mon oncle" which discusses the stylistic similarities between it and the other Monsieur Hulot films.

À l'américaine(fr)

Documentary analysis of French director Jacques Tati's 1949 film "Jour de fete". Goudet tracks the evolution of Tati’s comedy stylings, from their origins in the short films where he first appeared through his ambitious feature productions.

Jour de fête: In Search of the Lost Color(fr)

Episode of the French television series "Cinéma Cinémas" which documents the discovery of the negatives that led to the completion of the color version of Jacques Tati’s 1949 film "Jour de fête".

Jusqu’au 23 Juillet(en)

Documentary about the making of Louis Malle's 1963 film "The Fire Within".

Cast & Crew: If....(en)

Episode of the BBC Scotland television series focusing on Lindsay Anderson's 1968 film "If...", featuring interviews with star Malcolm McDowell, cinematographer Miroslav Ondříček, assistant editor Ian Rakoff, director’s assistant Stephen Frears, producer Michael Medwin, and screenwriter David Sherwin

The Incredible Mr. Piccoli(fr)

A captivating portrait of French actor Michel Piccoli, who has worked with the greatest filmmakers of his time and has built a dazzling career of remarkable merit and success, focusing on his work during the 1970s and his professional relationship with Claude Sautet, Romy Schneider, Marco Ferreri and Luis Buñuel.

The Man with the Cigar in His Mouth(it)

A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'(en)

Documentary about the making of David Lean's 1945 film "Brief Encounter".

A Profile of 'Black Narcissus'(en)

Documentary about the making of Powell and Pressburger's 1947 film "Black Narcissus."

Making 'The New World'(en)

An overview of the making of Terrence Malick's The New World (2005).

Victor Erice in Madrid(es)

An interview with Spanish film director Victor Erice, conducted by Hideyuki Miyaoka