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- Paris Was a Woman (1995)
- Dir. Greta Schiller
- Capturing a distinct ambience of early 20th century Paris, this feminist–orientated look at American–Parisians such as Gertrude Stein,…
- Unzipped (1995)
- Dir. Douglas Keeve
- A giddy slice of non–fiction, the camera gets intimate with the colourful world of fashion king Isaac Mizrahi, whose charm and humour survives…
- Dennis Potter - The Last Interview (1994)
- Dir. Tom Poole
- The maverick writer's final interview (on the Southbank Show), made just weeks before his death, is a gripping and highly personal summing–up…
- Annie Leibovitz (1993)
- Dir. Rebecca Frayn
- South Bank Show biography of American photo–journalist Annie Leibovitz, whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Melvyn Bragg…
- Wild Swans (The Daughters of China) (1993)
- Dir. Mischa Scorer
- Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans recollects the experiences that inspired her award–winning book.
- Pleasures and Dangers (1991)
- A glance at the work and lives of six women artists in New Zealand; Alexis Hunter (painter), Alison MacLean (film–maker), Julia Morison…
- Colin McCahon - Victory Over Death (1988)
- Dir. Judy Rymer
- An award–winning documentary on New Zealand's most controversial and profound contemporary artist, and the social environment that influenced…
- Len Lye - Doodlings (1987)
- Dir. Keith Griffiths
- A refreshing paean to New Zealand's best known avant–garde filmmaker (who is equally famous for his kinetic sculptures). Features clips from…
- Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh (1987)
- Dir. Paul Cox
- Engrossing and expressive documentary of the famous artist, using his own written letters and paintings as clues to his tortured personality. John…
- Picasso: Man and His Work (1986)
- Dir. Edward Quinn
- A two cassette anthology of perhaps the greatest painter of all time. This unique film reveals many unknown aspects of his work and personality, and…