Capturing Reality

From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?

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Women with Eyes Open

Women with Eyes Open

1994

Faya Dayi

Faya Dayi

2021

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

2004

Walking Under Water

Walking Under Water

2014

John Ford & Monument Valley

John Ford & Monument Valley

2013

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005

Prisoners of War

Prisoners of War

1995

Lo specchio di Diana

1996

And... We Have Flavour

1967

I'm Going to Santiago

I'm Going to Santiago

1964

On the Heights All Is Peace

On the Heights All Is Peace

1998

Images of the Orient - "Vandalic Tourism"

Images of the Orient - "Vandalic Tourism"

2001

Balkan Inventory

Balkan Inventory

2000

Ghiro ghiro tondo

2007

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

2018

Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend

Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend

2011

Trouble the Water

Trouble the Water

2008

Sydney Castells: Spirit of Catalunya

Sydney Castells: Spirit of Catalunya

2023

Swimming Lessons

2013

The Age of Stupid

The Age of Stupid

2009