A coroner and mourning mothers piece together the tragic tale of a young castaway and the perilous journey that claimed…
A filmmaker documents Zurich’s train station demolition and its replacement by a prison, reflecting on history’s erasur…
A young woman tirelessly supports her jailed boyfriend, balancing love, contraband, and long drives to keep their bond …
A father reminisces about cherished times with his ill, estranged daughter, hoping for a reconciliation.
Anton Biondo balances his dual loves of cinema and gastronomy, meeting culinary legends who merge deep-rooted tradition…
In snowy Montreal, a night at the lost and found reveals that sometimes what we lose is just the tip of the iceberg.
An adventure enthusiast documents the evolution of free climbing, from its wild '70s roots to its present-day heights.
During the 2022 Russian occupation of Chernobyl, a local informant secretly films the troops while workers share their …
Alegros Gramma's saxophone becomes a magical compass on a 45-day odyssey through Morocco, capturing the land's soul wit…
Through family photographs, quotidian landscapes and memories, this film portrays a generation and a time of misery and…
A woman's journey of connection through the lens of a camera explores the bittersweet reality of familial bonds stretch…
In the serene backdrop of Vaud, a diverse ensemble of musicians delicately weaves together the complex layers of Stravi…
As the fields of Transylvania yield their harvest, young Nicusor navigates the threshold of adulthood, seeking his plac…
In this insightful documentary, Nathan turns the camera on himself and his eclectic circle of loved ones, charting his …
This intriguing documentary delves into the depths of a towering grain silo, where József, a seasoned worker firmly anc…
In a daring tribute above the world’s highest peaks, a team of former special operators skydives into Mt. Everest, brav…
In this gripping film, a pioneering Czech investigator returns to the former Yugoslavia, retracing the steps of his his…
In the heart of Jordan, a fierce battle simmers over the last drops of a precious resource, as states, businesses, and …
Florian Yuriev, a renaissance man of the 20th century, blurred the lines between art forms to create a symphony of ligh…
Sergio Cortesi, a devoted astronomer, spent over six decades sketching the turbulent dance of sunspots, uncovering secr…
As the Slovene-speaking minority in Carinthia fades, filmmaker Andrina Mračnikar delves into her family’s past to unear…
In the face of life’s toughest challenges, legendary Croatian soccer player Ivan Gudelj tackles adversity both on and o…
As the Taliban seizes Kabul, the Afghan Women’s Soccer team makes a daring escape in the night, trading their cleats fo…
In his first war coverage, photojournalist Pierre Crom captures the raw edges of conflict in Ukraine, revealing the uns…
This experimental short documentary is a symphony of skin and scenery, Jean-Paul Bourdier paints human bodies against b…
In the wake of Portugal’s devastating wildfires, a band of survivors teams up with pioneering scientists to forge groun…
Within the walls of a grand Roman villa, a select group of scholars and artists converge annually, crafting a mosaic of…
As the memories of Soviet cinematographer Leonid Burlaka dim with Alzheimer's, his grandson races against time to piece…
A dynamic exploration of Bruce Lee's enduring impact on martial arts and cinema, as told through the eyes of modern fig…
In the shadow of Brazil’s booming agribusiness, a documentary unveils the stark clash between ruralist political power …
As technology crafts virtual doubles indistinguishable from their human originals, this impressive documentary explores…
This insightful documentary explores the poignant power of family archives as they bridge the gap between life and lega…
Through a mesmerizing blend of animation and documentary, explore the poignant and provocative questions about the inne…
This gripping documentary is a poignant odyssey that unfolds as a French woman traverses continents and decades to reco…
In the shadow of Chernobyl’s dark past, a young visionary named Igor beats against the radioactive echoes, staging a gr…
Two friends, divided by continents but united through cinema, exchange a year of video letters inspired by pioneering w…
Dive deep into the heart of Vienna's underexplored cultural scene, where a vibrant community of artists challenges the …
This historical film dives into the vibrant mid-20th century through the eyes and lens of Vivian and Léon Barrett, as t…
This contemplative documentary dives beneath the surface to discover the unexpected parallels between human life and th…
Explores the transformation of war cinema post-9/11, from "The Hurt Locker" to "American Sniper," revealing how these n…
This bold documentary profiles the life of a trailblazing woman whose journey through the 20th century is fueled by her…
Uncover the hidden world of fantasy gaming culture in America, where a socially-awkward filmmaker's genuine curiosity r…
Unfolds the transformative journey of a couple, once entrenched in the Naxalite guerrilla movement in India, as they st…
This compelling documentary spotlights Judge Igor Tuleya, vilified as a public adversary for his audacious stand agains…
Exploring iconic war films, this study shows how they both heal and perpetuate violence, nationalism, and masculinity i…
This official Golden Harvest tribute documentary unveils Bruce Lee's extraordinary journey through rare, never-before-s…
This is a striking visual essay that explores the harsh realities of industrial fishing and its capitalist roots, revea…
On December 6, 1972, Apollo 17 etched a significant chapter in space history, with Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and…
Best Documentary Films
