Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

David Lean: A Self Portrait

January 1971 •English

A television documentary on the life and career of British film director David Lean. Scenes of Lean directing are intercut with personal interviews in which the director explains his methods, the beginnings of his career, and his relationships with actors and actresses.

The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh

August 2023 •German

With the construction of the Indian planned city of Chandigarh, the Swiss and French architect Le Corbusier completed his life's work 70 years ago. Chandigarh is a controversial synthesis of the arts, a bold utopia of modernity. The film accompanies four cultural workers who live in the planned city and reflects on Le Corbusier's legacy, utopian urban ideas and the cultural differences between East and West in an atmospherically dense narrative.

Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll

November 2023 •English

Together, Dolly Parton and GMA's Robin Roberts discuss Dolly's collaborations with numerous rock artists on her new album, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, and Steven Tyler. Carly Pearce gives a tour of Dollywood before performing a cover of Jolene.

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.

On Location

March 2009 •English

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

A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'

January 2000 •English

Documentary about the making of David Lean's 1945 film "Brief Encounter".

A Profile of 'Black Narcissus'

January 2000 •English

Documentary about the making of Powell and Pressburger's 1947 film "Black Narcissus."

Robert Altman's Players

January 1992 •English

Behind-the-scenes documentary about a fundraiser which was staged for Robert Altman's film "The Player" (1992).

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

May 2010 •English

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

Cast & Crew: If....

June 2004 •English

Episode of the BBC Scotland television series focusing on Lindsay Anderson's 1968 film "If...", featuring interviews with star Malcolm McDowell, cinematographer Miroslav Ondříček, assistant editor Ian Rakoff, director’s assistant Stephen Frears, producer Michael Medwin, and screenwriter David Sherwin

Jusqu’au 23 Juillet

May 2018 •English

Documentary about the making of Louis Malle's 1963 film "The Fire Within".

A Profile of In Which We Serve

January 2000 •English

Documentary about the 1942 British film "In Which We Serve" directed by David Lean and Noël Coward.

The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films

October 2014 •French

Cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus relive the creation, rise and fall of their independent film company, Cannon Films. This documentary recounts their many successes and discusses their eventual downfall.

Birth of a Nation

August 1997 •English

Filmmaker Jonas Mekas films 160 underground film people over four decades.

The Making of Border Radio

January 2002 •English

Short documentary about the making of the 1987 film.

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

October 2000 •English

Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.

Dust Devils

May 2003 •English

A beautifully done video of Burning Man 2001, 2002 & 2003. Lots of people interviews, Center Cafe activity and extensive coverage of artist David Best and the Temple construction and burn. This documentary captures the swirling columns of dust that were created during the intense heat of the 2002 Temple burn.

The Jodorowsky Constellation

October 1994 •English

This documentary depicts the filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky talking about his life, his loves, his career as a filmmaker, graphic novelist, and workshop leader, and his eccentricities including tarot reader and theatrical director during The Panic Movement. Directed by Louis Mouchet, La Constellation Jodorowsky includes a lengthy on-camera interview with Jodorowsky in Spanish with subtitles. Marcel Marceau, Fernando Arrabal, Peter Gabriel, Jean "Moebius" Giraud, and Jean Pierre Vignau make appearances discussing their various projects with the director. In addition to the interview and film clips, Mouchet features some bizarre footage from Jodorowsky’s absurdist plays in which topless women splattered with paint writhe around the stage in a theatrical production meant to represent The Panic Movement, i.e., an artistic expression in which reason cannot fully express the human experience.

Schabowskis Zettel - Die Nacht, als die Mauer fiel

November 2009 •German

The Filmmaker and the Labyrinth

June 2004 •Italian

A documentary looking at the life and films of Francesco Rosi.