Topic: Mockumentary

Direction Peter Watkins

Synopsis La Commune (Paris 1871) (2000) immerses viewers in the tumultuous year of 1871, juxtaposing the official narrative from Versailles Television with the grassroots perspective of a fictional Commune television channel. The documentary unfolds on a theatrical set where over 200...

Direction Greg Daniels · Michael Schur · Dean Holland · Ken Whittingham

Cast Amy Poehler · Nick Offerman · Aubrey Plaza · Chris Pratt

Synopsis Parks and Recreation (TV Series) (2009) is a beloved mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2015, spanning 7 seasons and 125 episodes. The show centers around Leslie Knope, the enthusiastic and dedicated deputy director of the Parks and Recreation...

Direction Alejandro Borensztein · Sebastián Borensztein

Cast Tato Bores · Leonardo Sbaraglia · Moria Casán · Gerardo Romano

Direction Nathan Fielder · Jason Woliner

Cast Nathan Fielder

Synopsis Nathan For You (TV Series) (2013) is a unique and unconventional comedy series that aired from 2013 to 2017, spanning 4 seasons and 32 episodes. The show follows Nathan Fielder, who leverages his business degree and personal experiences to assist...

Direction Greg Daniels · Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Paul Feig

Cast Steve Carell · Rainn Wilson · John Krasinski · Jenna Fischer

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2005) is a beloved mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2005 to 2013, spanning 9 seasons and 188 episodes. The show offers a humorous and often cringe-worthy look into the daily lives of a group of office...

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office: The Christmas Special (TV) (2003) takes viewers back to the familiar yet chaotic world of a paper company, three years after the documentary crew first arrived. This time, they find Gareth Keenan at the helm, managing the office...

Direction Chris Morris · Michael Cumming · Tristram Shapeero

Cast Chris Morris · Mark Heap · Kevin Eldon · Doon Mackichan

Synopsis Brass Eye (TV Series) (1997) is a provocative and satirical series that parodies current-affairs television and the influence of celebrity culture in the United Kingdom. The show, which aired in 1997, consists of one season with seven episodes. It gained...

Direction Chris Lilley · Stuart McDonald

Cast Chris Lilley · Elida Brereton · Stan Roach · David Lennie

Synopsis Summer Heights High (TV Series) (2007) quickly became a hit for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, garnering largely favorable reviews from critics. The show premiered on September 5, 2007, and concluded its eight-episode run on October 24, 2007. The series gained...

Direction Banksy

Cast Thierry Guetta · Banksy

Synopsis Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) chronicles the tale of a peculiar French shopkeeper and aspiring filmmaker who embarked on a quest to find and befriend the elusive street artist Banksy. In a twist of fate, Banksy himself took control...

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2001) is a British television comedy series, crafted by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, that debuted on BBC Two on July 9, 2001. Spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes, this show gained significant acclaim, leading to...

Direction Daisy May Cooper · Charlie Cooper · Tom George

Cast Daisy May Cooper · Charlie Cooper · Paul Chahidi · Michael Sleggs

Synopsis This Country (TV Series) (2017) is a comedic mockumentary that delves into the everyday experiences of youth in contemporary rural Britain. The series centers around the lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan, who reside in the picturesque Cotswolds. Over the...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · Gale Hansen · Stephanie Farrow

Synopsis Zelig (1983) is a comedic mockumentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Leonard Zelig, a man with an uncanny ability to physically and emotionally adapt to his surroundings. The narrative begins when Zelig, in an effort to fit in,...

Direction Mike Clattenburg

Cast John Paul Tremblay · Robb Wells · Lucy Decoutere · Jeanna Harrison

Synopsis Trailer Park Boys (1999) follows the lives of a pair of small-time criminals who find themselves at the center of a documentary project. The film delves into their daily struggles and antics as they navigate life within the confines of...

Direction Steven Levitan · Christopher Lloyd · Jason Winer · Michael Spiller

Cast Ed O'Neill · Sofia Vergara · Julie Bowen · Ty Burrell

Synopsis Modern Family (TV Series) (2009) spans 11 seasons and 250 episodes, offering a comedic and satirical exploration of three distinct families and the challenges they encounter. The show revolves around the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a delightfully large and blended family. Through...

Direction Mick Jackson

Cast Karen Meagher · Reece Dinsdale · David Brierly · Rita May

Synopsis Threads (TV) (1984) is a chilling 1984 BBC television drama set in the industrial city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, which explores the devastating consequences of a nuclear war on the United Kingdom. Crafted by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson,...

Direction Peter Watkins

Synopsis Culloden (1964) presents a vivid reenactment of the Battle of Culloden, the final conflict fought on British land, as though contemporary television crews were documenting the event in real-time. The documentary immerses viewers in the intense and dramatic moments of...

Direction Robert B. Weide

Cast Larry David · Jason Alexander · Larry Charles · Carol Leifer

Synopsis Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV) (1999) is a comedic mockumentary that delves into the life of Larry David, the renowned writer from the iconic sitcom "Seinfeld." The series follows Larry as he navigates the complexities of everyday life, often...

Direction Carlos Sorin

Direction Luis Ospina

Cast Arturo Alape · Jotamario Arbeláez · Joe Broderick · Carlos Mayolo

Direction Richard Ayoade

Cast Matthew Holness · Matt Berry · Alice Lowe · Richard Ayoade

Synopsis Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (TV Miniseries) (2004) is a comedic homage to 1980s horror, where the titular character, Garth Marenghi, takes on multiple roles as the writer, producer, director, and lead actor of a fictional horror series called 'Darkplace'. Set in...