David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

January 1985 •English

Documentary - After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success. - Richard Attenborough, Dirk Bogarde, Betty E. Box

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

February 2008 •German

Documentary about filmmakers of the New German Cinema who were members of the legendary Filmverlag für Autoren (Film Publishing House for Authors). Among them are Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Wim Wenders.

Shine a Light

April 2008 •English

Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.

The Blade Runner Phenomenon

May 2021 •German

Ridley Scott's cult film Blade Runner, based on a novel by Philip K. Dick and released in 1982, is one of the most influential science fiction films ever made. Its depiction of Los Angeles in the year 2019 is oppressively prophetic: climate catastrophe, increasing public surveillance, powerful monopolistic corporations, highly evolved artificial intelligence; a fantastic vision of the future world that has become a frightening reality.

Omnibus: François Truffaut

December 1973 •English

E. T., an Emotional Blockbuster

December 2022 •French

E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Steven Spielberg's endearing movie released in 1982, achieved the triple feat of bringing to life one of the most iconic characters in pop culture, revolutionizing science fiction cinema and establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing family movies in the history of cinema, capable of making the whole world laugh and cry.

Budd Boetticher: A Study in Self-Determination

January 1971 •English

A documentary about American film director Budd Boetticher

Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'

June 2020 •English

In this new program, choreographer Twyla Tharp remembers her collaboration with Milos Forman on Hair and explains how the entire project was put together.

Cutting 'Hair'

June 2020 •English

in this new program, editors Lynzee Klingman and Stanley Warnow remember how they were given the opportunity to work on Hair and discuss the type of work they did to meet Milos Forman's requirements for the film.

'Hair' Style

June 2020 •English

in this new program, production designer Stuart Wurtzel recalls his initial encounter with Milos Forman and their professional relationship during the production of Hair.

Artist, Teacher, Mentor: Remembering Milos Forman

June 2020 •English

In this new program, James Mangold (Cop Land, 3:10 to Yuma) discusses the enormous impact Milos Forman had on his maturation as a filmmaker.

Somewhere Between New York and LA

November 2020 •English

Since he was 18 years old, Blake Eckard has written and directed six feature length films in his hometown of Stanberry, Missouri (population 1186). Aside from a short distribution deal in Canada and a few festival screenings, his movies have largely gone unseen.

Twiggy

March 2025 •English

Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.

Jean Renoir parle de son art

November 1961 •French

Three-part interview with French film director Jean Renoir, conducted by French New Wave director Jacques Rivette.

Victor Erice in Madrid

January 2000 •Spanish

An interview with Spanish film director Victor Erice, conducted by Hideyuki Miyaoka

Prince of the City: The Real Story

January 2007 •English

The true story behind the Prince of the City.

Return to Seraing

January 2011 •French

Documentary about the making of Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne's 2011 film "The Kid with a Bike"

Enfant Terrible: A Conversation with Patty McCormack

January 2004 •English

A conversation with Patty McCormack.

Behind the Scenes of 'Y Tu Mamá También'

June 2001 •Spanish

On-set documentary about the making of the film "Y tu mamá también."

Filming Haneke

November 2000 •French

A making-of documentary featuring interviews with director Michael Haneke, actor Juliette Binoche, and producer Marin Karmitz, as well as on-set footage of cast and crew of "Code Unknown".