Flashy Funerals
For most of us a funeral is traditionally a modest, somber affair, but there are some families who are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their loved ones go out in style. Warm, funny and surprising, this film explores some of the UKs most extraordinary final goodbyes.
1970
Poland, 1970. When popular protests erupt in the streets due to rising prices, the communist government organizes a crisis team. Soon after, the police use their truncheons and then their…
Blue / Red / Deport
Talib Shah Hossaini, a 37-year-old Afghan filmmaker and asylum-seeker, lives in Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos – the biggest refugee camp in Europe until it burnt to the…
No Land No Food No Life
The plight of small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia forced off their land by an unprecedented corporate land grab. If they refuse they are subject to horrific violence, which has…
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther,…
March of the Elephants
A herd of elephants, leaving their homeland, journey over 1700 km across Yunnan. Humans guide them, reflecting on protecting wildlife habitats. The elephants build trust as they seek food, water…
Dario Argento’s World of Horror
Documentary on horror/mystery filmmaker Dario Argento. Features an in-depth interview with Argento and covers his work from 1969 to 1985.
Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong’s life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows…
Raphael: The Young Prodigy
Raphael: The Young Prodigy tells the story of the artist from Urbino, beginning with his extraordinary early portraits of women – the Mother, the Friend, the Secret Lover and the…
My Name Is Gulpilil
Diagnosed with lung cancer, legendary Australian actor David Gulpilil boldly explains the journey that is his extraordinary, culture-clashing life.
Wet Dream: A Skateboard Tale
It combines visual effects, daring stunts, underwater photography and a shockingly bold visual style. It is an ode to all things we love about skateboarding. The film follows a day…
Pelé the Last Show: The Film
On August 28, 1977, the “King of Soccer” left his throne vacant. Pelé officially quit his job: mesmerising the world. His last soccer jersey, “that” soccer jersey, became the shroud…
Peter Kay: Live & Back on Nights
He’s back! After the biggest-selling stand-up DVD of 2011, Peter Kay is back with even more brand-new live comedy taken from his Guinness world record breaking eighteen-month tour across the…
