Flor de Laranjeira
Through the eyes of a grandson (the director), “Flor de Laranjeira” tells the story of a woman who, governed by her integrity and pride, chooses to raise her daughter alone in the heart of the Portuguese countryside in the 1950s.
Through the eyes of a grandson (the director), “Flor de Laranjeira” tells the story of a woman who, governed by her integrity and pride, chooses to raise her daughter alone in the heart of the Portuguese countryside in the 1950s.
Through the eyes of a grandson (the director), “Flor de Laranjeira” tells the story of a woman who, governed by her integrity and pride, chooses to raise her daughter alone in the heart of the Portuguese countryside in the 1950s.
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Following a newspaper ad, ordinary women tell part of their life stories to director Eduardo Coutinho, which are then re-enacted by actresses, blurring the barriers between truth, fiction and interpretation.
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.