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Documentary > Film History: 189 Films to Buy & Rent
Wim Wenders Documentaries (Room 666, Tokyo-Ga, Notebook on Cities and Clothes) (1982-1989)
- Dir. Wim Wenders
- Three documentaries from the hand of Wim Wenders, concerned with his chief obsessions in Japanese culture and the state of cinema.
Pasolini - Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981)
- Dir. Philo Bregstein
- A fascinating scan of the multi–faceted life of Pier Paolo Pasolini, as poet, theorist and film–director. Gives a lucid account of his…
Lightning Over Water (Nick's Movie) (1980)
- Dir. Wim Wenders
Feat. Nicholas Ray
- A disturbing portrait of Hollywood film director Nicholas Ray's final days, shot by fan and friend Wim Wenders.
Although he made some of the most…
Ciao, Federico! (1970)
- Dir. Gideon Bachmann
- This portrait of director Federico Fellini was shot during the making of Satyricon. Revealing, while managing to capture his many contrasting sides.
History of Australian Cinema (1967-1979)
- A three part television special that charts the early decades of the Australian film industry and its many pioneers.
Part 1: The Pictures That…
James Dean Story (1957)
- Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Martin Gabel
- Martin Gabel narrates this portrait of James Dean created shortly after his death, which assembles the material available at this time, including…
Norman McLaren: The Collector's Edition (1948-1968)
- Dir. Norman McLaren, Donald McWilliams
- A collection of 14 films from Norman McLaren, the visionary Canadian filmmaker who pioneered innovative techniques to blend animation and…
Time to Remember, A - New Zealand Edition (Movietone Edition) (1930-1975)
- Comprehensive archive of New Zealand Cinesound and Movietone newsreels, from 1930–1975. Surveying five decades of Kiwi history and heritage,…
Oskar Fischinger: Ten Films (1921-1947)
- Dir. Oskar Fischinger
- A collection of ten films from German–American filmmaker and visual artist Oskar Fischinger, whose brilliant abstract animated films paved the…
Time to Remember, A - British Empire Edition (Movietone Edition) (1920-1980)
- Widespread collection of British Empire Movietone newsreels, from 1920–1980. Providing an unbeatable insight into major events in British…