Never Be Boring: Billy Wilder

A funny walk through the life story of Billy Wilder (1906-2002), a cinematic genius; a portrait of a filmmaker who never was a boring man, a superb mind who had ten commandments, of which the first nine were: “Thou shalt not bore.”

A Pretty British Affair

Detailed interview with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger looking back at their long career as influential British film-makers and their unusual partnership. Includes clips from many of their films.

Max par Marcel: Lola Montès

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".

Autour de L'Enfance nue

Documentary about the making of Maurice Pialat's 1969 film "L'Enfance nue" (Naked Childhood).

Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema

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

Todos los nombres de Sara

Born in Campo de Criptana, a small village in the Spanish region of La Mancha, Sara Montiel (1928-2013) conquered Mexico, Hollywood, and the hearts of people. The recognition of an unparalleled professional career, an intimate dialogue with a tireless worker who took the stage at the age of twelve and never got off. A movie star who seduced millions of viewers around the world, a singer who reinvented a musical genre, a woman who broke the mold…

The Pixar Story

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios

Documentary about the British film studio. First appeared on the BBC television programme Omnibus.

The Making of Border Radio

Short documentary about the making of the 1987 film.

The Incredible Mr. Piccoli

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

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

Exploring the edits to receive an R rating from the MPAA.

1966-1988: Kieslowski, Polish Filmmaker

Documentary tracing the filmmaker’s work in Poland, from his days as a student through The Double Life of Véronique.

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

Face to Face: Bernardo Bertolucci

Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci is interviewed on the British television series about his film "The Last Emperor."

An Open Secret

An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.

A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie'

Documentary about the making of the 1982 film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

Cinéastes de notre temps : Sacha Guitry

Documentary about French playwright and film director Sacha Guitry.

Once Upon a Time... 'Tess'

Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."