The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.
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Alien NessSelf
Amy JohnstonSelf
Andre MorganSelf
Billy BlanksSelfBrian CampSelf
Brian Trenchard-SmithSelfCharlie AhearnSelf
Cheng Pei-PeiSelf
Chin Siu-HoSelfA 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 short piece includes statements from Forster, Kurylenko, Powell, and Craig. This one focuses on the new Bond girl and her stunt work.
The short piece features remarks and footage from Forster, Wilson, Bradley, Evans, Kurylenko and Arterton.
Documentary about the making of David Lean's 1945 film "Brief Encounter".
Documentary about the making of Powell and Pressburger's 1947 film "Black Narcissus."
Behind-the-scenes documentary about a fundraiser which was staged for Robert Altman's film "The Player" (1992).
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.
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
Documentary about the making of Louis Malle's 1963 film "The Fire Within".
Documentary about the 1942 British film "In Which We Serve" directed by David Lean and Noël Coward.
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.
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas films 160 underground film people over four decades.
Short documentary about the making of the 1987 film.
Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
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.
A documentary looking at the life and films of Francesco Rosi.
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.
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
Interview with Italian film director Federico Fellini.