In the Web of Time

Artur

May 2011 •Portuguese

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.

Requiem for a Killer: The Making of 'Blast of Silence'

January 2007 •English

Allen Baron, director of "Blast of Silence" visits locations from the film and recalls the production.

Cinéastes de notre temps : Sacha Guitry

May 1965 •French

Documentary about French playwright and film director Sacha Guitry.

Melville-Delon: Honor and Night

January 2011 •French

Documentary exploring the friendship between French director Jean-Pierre Melville and actor Alain Delon, and their collaboration on the 1967 film Le samouraï.

Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum

May 2017 •French

The film tells the story of the intimate and unprecedented encounter between the photojournalists of the Magnum Agency and the world of cinema. The confrontation of two seemingly opposite worlds – fiction and reality. For 70 years their paths crossed: a family of photographers, amongst them the biggest names in photography, and a family of actors and filmmakers who helped write the history of cinema, from John Huston to Marilyn Monroe to Orson Welles, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.

Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema

December 1976 •English

BBC documentary about the rise of the New German Cinema and several of its most important figures.

The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel

March 2002 •English

One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.

Start of Shooting

March 2009 •English

The short piece shows what the cast and crew did on the first day of production but mostly just serves as an overview of general movie-making bits.

Olga Kurylenko and the Boat Chase

March 2009 •English

The short piece includes statements from Forster, Kurylenko, Powell, and Craig. This one focuses on the new Bond girl and her stunt work.

Director Marc Forster

March 2009 •English

The short piece gives us info from Forster, Craig, Arterton, Almaric, Kurylenko, and Wilson. All involved tell us of Forster's greatness.

On Location

March 2009 •English

The short piece features remarks and footage from Forster, Wilson, Bradley, Evans, Kurylenko and Arterton.

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

November 2004 •English

A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.

Parlons cinema avec Eric Rohmer

January 1977 •French

An interview with French film director Eric Rohmer.

Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'

January 1988 •English

Documentary about the making of the film first presented on the British television series "The South Bank Show".

Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions

August 2017 •French

The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.

Bond on Location

October 2012 •English

Behind the scenes of shooting in various notoriously difficult locations, including interviews with producers and lead actors.

Ciné regards: Tess: Roman Polanski

September 1979 •French

Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film, Tess.

Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

March 2003 •English

Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."

Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk

January 1979 •English

Television documentary about German-born American director Douglas Sirk.