The Spanish Earth
A propaganda film made during the Spanish Civil War in support of the Republican government against the rebellion by Gen. Francisco Franco's forces who were backed by Nazi Ger .....
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Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village. A sociological study of the people of a smal .....
more detailsDrifters
A silent film by John Grierson. It tells the story of Britain's North Sea herring fishery.
more detailsThe Open Road
In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Lands End and John O'G .....
more detailsCulloden
Culloden, Scottish Highlands, April 16th, 1746. It was one of the most mishandled and brutal battles ever fought in Great Britain. Its aftermath was tragic. The men responsibl .....
more detailsThe Proud City: A Plan For London
The original LCC project for the replanning and building of London explained by two architects responsible for the plan, Sir Patrick Abercrombie and JH Forshaw.
more detailsThe Benefit Of The Doubt
A documentary following US, Peter Brook's experimental play about the moral issues surrounding the Vietnam War, Benefit of the Doubt is the only known film record of the Royal .....
more detailsNight Shift
Documentary short depicting night workers in an armament factory making tank components for the war effort, the commentary largely being supplied by the workers themselves.
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This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis .....
more detailsTheirs Is The Glory
Re-enactment of World War 2 Battle of Arnhem using the survivors from the battle.
more detailsMondo Cane
A documentary consisting of a series of travelogue vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise, including an insect .....
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