Maria Speth’s intimate non-fiction epic profiles a spiky but saintly German schoolteacher and his students.
A home movie becomes an important historical artefact, revealing the devastation of the Holocaust for the Jewish residents of a small Polish town.
Alexandre O Philippe traces the connection between David Lynch and Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz.
Ondi Timoner films the final days of her father’s life in an informative, detailed and unpolished account of assisted death.
A charming documentary about Britain’s oldest amateur filmmaking club puts a quintessentially Northern story in the spotlight.
Underwhelming and detail-light account of the plucky Mars rover that outlived NASA’s wildest predictions.
Master filmmaker Patricio Guzmán turns his gaze to the enigmatic Andean mountain range as he examines the troubled histories of Chile.
By Jamison Kent
Hnin Ei Hlaing’s eye-opening documentary depicts the rampant and ongoing crisis in Myanmar through the eyes of two caregivers.
Sara Dosa’s whimsical documentary chronicles the tragic tale of dedicated volcano chasers Katia and Maurice Krafft.
The beloved author and comedian receives the time-honoured documentary profile treatment by pal Robert B Weide.
Jay Bedwani presents a captivating portrait of drag icon Donna Personna as she writes a play to commemorate the bravery of her trans sisters.
Alice Rohrwacher, Pietro Marcello and Francesco Munzi offer an illuminating portrayal of Italian youth in the midst of global uncertainty.
Ed Perkins’ archive documentary offers fresh insight into the life and legacy of the People’s Princess.
Jessica Beshir's striking debut feature offers an immersive look into the ritual practices and commodification of Khat in Ethiopia.
By Matt Turner
A fine and necessary portmanteau of British documentaries all made by lesser-known women filmmakers.
Norway’s favourite synth-pop sons receive the full music biography treatment in this intimate documentary.
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis perform an intimate yet expansive session at the Battersea Arts Centre. The results are mesmerising.
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