Topic: Biography

Direction Bob Smeaton · Geoff Wonfor

Cast The Beatles · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Ringo Starr

Synopsis The Beatles Anthology (TV Miniseries) (1995) offers an immersive journey through the iconic career and personal lives of the Beatles. The series showcases a rich collection of music videos and live performances, complemented by detailed insights into the band's creative...

Direction Hugo Cabezas · Alejandro Toro

Cast Atín Aya · Alberto Rodríguez

Synopsis Atín Aya: Retrato del silencio (2024) delves into the life and artistic journey of Atín Aya, a photographer celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of silence. This documentary explores how Aya's unique vision significantly influenced the visual style...

Direction Alejo Moreno

Synopsis Proven Facts (2021) delves into the intriguing story of Agapito García Sánchez, who unexpectedly found himself at the top of Spain’s first ‘List of defaulters’ published by the Ministry of Finance on December 23, 2015. This documentary portrays García Sánchez...

Direction Pierre-André Boutang · Michel Pamart

Cast Gilles Deleuze · Claire Parnet

Direction Carlos Echeverría

Cast Esteban Buch · Miguel Angel D'Agostino · Débora Herman · Horacio Herman

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Ennio Morricone · Quentin Tarantino · Clint Eastwood · Oliver Stone

Synopsis Ennio: The Maestro (2021) offers an in-depth exploration of the life and work of Ennio Morricone, widely regarded as the most celebrated and prolific film composer of the 20th century. The documentary delves into Morricone's illustrious career, highlighting his immense...

Direction Jason Hehir

Cast Michael Jordan · Phil Jackson · Scottie Pippen · Dennis Rodman

Synopsis The Last Dance (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a captivating 10-episode series that delves into the life and career of basketball legend Michael Jordan, focusing on the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty. Produced by ESPN Films and Netflix, the documentary offers an...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Emma Thompson · Pete Postlethwaite · John Lynch

Synopsis In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, as detailed in his autobiography, 'Proved Innocent'. Directed by Jim Sheridan, the film delves into the life of Conlon, portrayed by...

Direction Paulo Rocha

Cast Luis Miguel Cintra · Clara Joana · Zita Duarte · Jorge Silva Melo

Synopsis The Island of Love (1982) is a cinematic journey that elegantly portrays the life of Wenceslau de Moraes, a distinguished officer in the Portuguese Marine Corps. The narrative unfolds as de Moraes embarks on a transformative voyage to Japan, where...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Adrien Brody · Thomas Kretschmann · Maureen Lipman · Ed Stoppard

Synopsis The Pianist (2002) is based on the memoir of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who recounted his endurance during the tumultuous period of World War II. As a gifted composer and pianist, Szpilman performed the final live musical piece broadcasted...

Direction Sergei M. Eisenstein

Cast Nikolai Cherkasov · Serafima Birman · Ludmila Tselikovskaya · Mikhail Nazvanov

Synopsis Ivan the Terrible. Part II (1958) follows the return of Ivan to Moscow, where he uncovers ongoing plots against him, including a scheme orchestrated by his own aunt, the Tsar's relative. Despite the treachery, Ivan demonstrates his strategic prowess by...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Robert De Niro · Cathy Moriarty · Joe Pesci · Frank Vincent

Synopsis Raging Bull (1980) chronicles the tumultuous life of Jake La Motta, a middleweight boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro. As La Motta ascends through the boxing ranks, vying for the middleweight championship, he becomes enamored with Vickie (Cathy Moriarty), a...

Direction David Lynch

Cast Anthony Hopkins · John Hurt · Anne Bancroft · John Gielgud

Synopsis The Elephant Man (1980) tells the story of John Merrick (John Hurt), a man severely disfigured and exploited in a Victorian-era circus sideshow, earning him the cruel nickname "The Elephant Man." After enduring years of abuse from his exploitative circus...

Direction Bruno Monsaingeon

Cast Sviatoslav Richter

Direction David Lean

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Alec Guinness · Jack Hawkins

Synopsis Lawrence of Arabia (1962) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, as a young British officer, Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), is dispatched from his post in Cairo to undertake a crucial mission. His task is to forge an alliance with Prince...

Direction Barbet Schroeder

Cast Charles Bukowski · Linda Lee Bukowski

Synopsis The Charles Bukowski Tapes (1987) is a compilation of brief interviews with the renowned American writer and poet Charles Bukowski, captured and compiled by Barbet Schroeder. Initially released in the USA in 1987, this video documentary has since gained a...

Direction Ezra Edelman

Cast O.J. Simpson

Synopsis O.J.: Made in America (TV Miniseries) (2016) is an in-depth, five-part documentary that traces the life of O.J. Simpson, from his humble beginnings in the San Francisco housing projects to his meteoric rise to fame as a college and NFL...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Anatoly Solonitsyn · Ivan Lapikov · Nikolai Sergeyev · Nikolai Grinko

Synopsis Andrei Rublev (1966) is a cinematic journey through the tumultuous life of the renowned Russian icon painter, Andrei Rublev, set against the backdrop of medieval Russia during the early 15th century. The film is structured into seven distinct segments, each...

Direction Jaime Chávarri

Cast Felicidad Blanc · Juan Luis Panero · Leopoldo María Panero · Michi Panero

Synopsis The Disenchantment (1976) delves into the life and legacy of the renowned poet Leopoldo Panero. The documentary features intimate conversations with his widow and sons, who candidly discuss the broader theme of mortality and its impact on their family. They...

Direction Miguel Ángel Hernández Arango · Vladimir Ráez