Subgenre Sampler
Documentary: 3053 Films to Buy & Rent
Life in the Undergrowth (TV Series) (2005)
- Feat. David Attenborough
- The indefatigable David Attenborough here brings a fresh universe of ecology to our attention, the lives of the invertebrates: insects, spiders...…
Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (2005)
- Dir. Braden King
- 112 musicians of the 'alternative' bent were asked by the director to identify moments of musical inspiration, whether through an experience, record,…
Loop Select 007 (We Are Here) (2005)
- The third of the hugely popular "showcase" for New Zealand music, music videos and short filmmaking. This edition also includes motion graphics…
Love, Speed and Loss (2005)
- Dir. Justin Pemberton
- Skilfully interweaving home movies and and present day interviews, this presents a heartfelt tale of a couple's journey through grand prix racing in…
Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)
- Dir. Marilyn Agrelo
- A fetching and occasionally poignant documentary which follows the efforts of pre–teenage students from three multiracial NYC elementary…
Make It Funky (2005)
- Dir. Michael Murphy
- A worthy documentary about the teeming musical traditions of New Orleans (made before Hurricane Katrina), which displays a firm understanding of the…
March of the Penguins (2005)
- Dir. Luc Jacquet
- An engrossing and naturally spectacular documentary epic, which 'dramatises' the perils and hardship of the Emperor Penguin's annual migration…
Marcus Lush Collection Boxset (Off the Rails, North, South, Ice) (2005-2011)
- Feat. Marcus Lush
- Four quality documentary series on New Zealand's natural and personal history from television personality Marcus Lush.
Margot (2005)
- Dir. Tony Palmer
- Dir. Palmer continues his classic treatments of notable figures of modern ballet and classical music with a lengthy look at the extraordinary life of…
Matthew Barney - No Restraint (2005)
- Dir. Alison Chernick
Feat. Matthew Barney, Bjork
- Uber–conceptual artist Matthew Barney boarded a Japanese whaling ship, replete with 45,000 pounds of petroleum jelly, in this documentary…