The Magical Eye

Hitchcock and Dial M(en)

A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'

Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema(de)

Turkey in the 1960s and 1970s was one of the biggest producers of film in the world. In order to keep up with the demand, screenwriters and directors were copying scripts and remaking movies from all over the world. This documentary visits the fastest working directors, the most practical cameramen and the most hardheaded actors to have a closer look into the country's tumultuous history of movie making.

'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic(en)

Short documentary on the making of the Disney classic.

Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red(en)

A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.

Il était une fois... Vincent, François, Paul et les autres(fr)

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead(en)

Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

Jackie Chan: Down to Earth(en)

An in-depth look at the past four decades of work by legendary martial artist, Jackie Chan.

Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood(en)

A retrospective of the films of Britain's Hammer Studios, renowned for making stylish horror films in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Included are clips from Hammer productions and interviews with actors, actresses, directors and producers who worked on these films.

Visions, Dreams and Magic: The Unmade Films of Michael Powell(en)

Discover the unrealised visions and passion projects of revered British filmmaker Michael Powell, in this fascinating documentary featuring Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker.

Expedition China(en)

Expedition China invites you on location in some of the world's most intense, hard-to-reach environments with the filmmakers of Disneynature's big-screen adventure Born in China.

Istintobrass(en)

One of the most controversial, original and loved figures of Italian cinema. The most censored director of all time. An anarchist of the film, a gifted experimenter, an inventor of dreams. A truly great artist.

The Beguiled: The Storyteller(en)

The Beguiled: The Storyteller is the first documentary short ever directed by Clint Eastwood. Shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under the Malpaso Production Company, it has a running time of 12 minutes and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 1971 film, The Beguiled. Eastwood highlights each of the primary actors including himself as well as director Don Siegel.

Duras Shoots(en)

A documentary about filmmaker Marguerite Duras.

Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III(en)

This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Featured on the 2-Disc DVD for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic(en)

Jonathan Ross takes you behind the scenes to Britain's famous film studio, revealing behind the scenes magic of some of the most popular movies of all time.

DIYSEX(es)

DIYSEX is a film that reflects on the use of the image and the language of mainstream pornography, and wonders how far this use can transcend when making your porn film.

Walt: The Man Behind the Myth(en)

From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Now, learn his real story. Through exclusive footage and interviews with friends and family, this documentary traces the complicated life of legendary animator Walt Disney.

Absentia: A Retrospective(en)

Documentary film on the making of Mike Flanagan's Absentia. Interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes.

I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale(en)

John Cazale was in only five films – The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon and The Deer Hunter – each was nominated for Best Picture. Yet today most people don't even know his name. I KNEW IT WAS YOU is a fresh tour through movies that defined a generation.

Salaam Cinema(fa)

Makhmalbaf puts an advertisement in the papers calling for an open casting for his next movie. However when hundreds of people show up, he decides to make a movie about the casting and the screen tests of the would-be actors.