When a European man lands on a tropical island in Tanzania, we hear his reflective voice through the letters he sends t…
Alternating between sensory and narrative moments, this short film immerses us in the life of an old woman who finds in…
A foreigner arrives in Cuba to elucidate what for him is a riddle from the western point of view: Why in Cuba can you g…
In Paraíba's Monteiros community, the pack eagerly awaits a feast promised to São Lázaro.
My Thai Bride is a documentary film exploring the power of money to save and destroy – and the harm that ensues when pe…
This independent documentary is an educational effort to make visible the life and work of the great poet Walt Whitman …
Discover Australia's unparalleled beauty, from the captivating Great Ocean Road to the spiritual heartland of Uluru-Kat…
Embark on a surreal odyssey through a digital desert, guided by an enigmatic avatar, navigating a world where real-life…
Above and Below is a rough and rhythmic roller coaster ride seating five survivors in their daily hustle through an apo…
In her sixties, Gwendolyn, a three-time weightlifting world champion, prepares for her next tournament while battling c…
In this Black and White Documentary, two artists traverse America, capturing the essence of locomotives, passenger stor…
An intimate look at Montreal call center volunteers, showcasing the importance of vigilant listeners in a lonely societ…
In a daring tribute above the world’s highest peaks, a team of former special operators skydives into Mt. Everest, brav…
A revealing journey behind the scenes of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, where the fine line between triumph and disaste…
A moving documentary exploring the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, an artist and civil rights activist who faced relen…
A woman reflects on her life choices while exploring her family album, questioning satisfaction and potential regrets.
A vibrant journey through the history and artistic evolution of tango in 19th-century Argentina and Europe.
A young punk musician in East Berlin clings to his cultural identity as the Berlin Wall falls and his family moves west.
A filmmaker's emotional journey from Brussels to Tangier as she reconnects with her Alzheimer's-stricken mother, uncove…
A Portuguese filmmaker explores Ethiopia's ancient capital, uncovering the vibrant Timkat ritual and its powerful expre…
In post-revolutionary Kyiv, outcasts and outsiders strive to build a new society amidst the ruins of a collapsing socia…
Amidst Easter celebrations, Polish men embrace a wild, pagan tradition, blending the ancient with the spiritual in a vi…
This observational documentary focuses on one of the biggest unfinished bridge projects in the world - Podilsky Bridge …
Daily life under Israeli occupation unfolds through a series of unflinching vignettes, with the camera as the sole defe…
A teenager's camera captures the poignant final years of his grandparents' lives, focusing on his grandmother's battle …
A Russian priest visits a Kharkiv art museum, sparking rumors among the staff that he is Vladimir Putin's spiritual adv…
A coroner and mourning mothers piece together the tragic tale of a young castaway and the perilous journey that claimed…
An adventure enthusiast documents the evolution of free climbing, from its wild '70s roots to its present-day heights.
As the Slovene-speaking minority in Carinthia fades, filmmaker Andrina Mračnikar delves into her family’s past to unear…
Sergio Cortesi, a devoted astronomer, spent over six decades sketching the turbulent dance of sunspots, uncovering secr…
This insightful documentary explores the poignant power of family archives as they bridge the gap between life and lega…
This historical film dives into the vibrant mid-20th century through the eyes and lens of Vivian and Léon Barrett, as t…
Explores the transformation of war cinema post-9/11, from "The Hurt Locker" to "American Sniper," revealing how these n…
This offbeat documentary examines how films from "The Steel Helmet" to "The Green Berets" reflected and shaped U.S. vie…
Exploring the intersection of cinema and warfare, this documentary reveals how iconic films from "Casablanca" to "Twelv…
This offbeat documentary delves into the intense process behind Louise Alenius's groundbreaking opera, "The Manual," ex…
In a 25-story dorm cloaked in renovation fabric, 367 students navigate lockdown isolation, their view of the outside wo…
In Southern Iran, a determined Roghieh fights to protect a women's bazaar, a beacon of empowerment, from being razed by…
On December 6, 1972, Apollo 17 etched a significant chapter in space history, with Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and…
Spanning fifty-four countries through stunning aerial footage, this documentary unveils the interconnectedness of Earth…
Celebrate Duke Ellington’s cinematic elegance, from the jazz-infused streets of "Black and Tan" to the vibrant performa…
Unveiling echoes of the past, this documentary bridges the lived experiences of the 1918 flu pandemic survivors with to…
Though set in Quito, Ecuador, this languid documentary is more preoccupied with the ghosts of European history and with…
This intimate documentary offers insights into the lives of Italian artisans, from family industries to luxury crafts, …
This captivating documentary unveils the story of Georgia's legendary female chess players who, amidst the backdrop of …
This insightful documentary explores the life and overlooked literary contributions of Marcelo Chiriboga, an Ecuadorian…
A resilient woman with a turbulent past takes to the streets as a sex worker at 46 to make Christmas brighter for her g…
This gripping documentary delves into the life and legacy of Professor Hermógenes, a pioneering figure in yoga and holi…
Best Documentary Films
