Rentals
Festival documentaries
Edwyn Collins meets David Hockney here, a world of true human stories.
Art and madness, war and love are explored, with contributors drawn from either side of the camera. This selection shows the energy and variety of a genre that has been revitalised this century.
David Lynch: The Art LifeDavid Lynch: The Art Life
Documentary 2016 88 minsDirector: Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm and Jon Nguyen
An exquisitely textured and reflective documentary about Lynch as a visual artist.
TowerTower
Documentary 2016 82 minsDirector: Keith Maitland
An emotionally gripping and visually stunning account of the first American mass school shooting, in Texas in 1966, blending archive, animation and contemporary interviews.
DancerDancer
Documentary 2017 85 minsDirector: David Lachapelle and Steven Cantor
The rise, fall and rise again of the bad boy of ballet, Ukrainian prodigy Sergei Polunin is captured in this swirling doc with a rocking soundtrack.
The Space in Between β Marina AbramoviΔ and BrazilThe Space in Between β Marina AbramoviΔ and Brazil
Documentary 2016 88 minsDirector: Marco Del Fiol
A bold and unsettling mystical voyage in the company of the fearless Serbian artist, as she travels Brazil in search of spiritual healing.
Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected WorldLo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World
Documentary 2016 98 minsDirector: Werner Herzog
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the past, present and future of the Internet in this extraordinary documentary.
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own WordsIngrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
Documentary 2015 114 minsDirector: Stig BjΓΆrkman
An illuminating portrait of the pioneering actress, crafted from her unique personal archive of home-movie footage, letters and diary extracts.
Elstree 1976Elstree 1976
Documentary 2015 101 minsDirector: Jon Spira
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, ten actors landed small roles in a mysterious project called Star Wars. This is the story of how their lives changed forever.
The Pearl ButtonThe Pearl Button
Documentary 2015 82 minsDirector: Patricio GuzmΓ‘n
Patricio GuzmΓ‘nβs lyrical, illuminating follow-up to Nostalgia for the Light explores the fateful role played by water in Chileβs tragic history.
My Scientology MovieMy Scientology Movie
Documentary 2016 99 minsDirector: John Dower
Louis Theroux investigates the secretive world of the Church of Scientology, armed with his characteristic deadpan wit.
The Hard StopThe Hard Stop
Documentary 2016 86 minsDirector: George Amponsah
The story of Mark Duggan, who was shot and killed in Tottenham in 2011, is brought to the screen in this humane, thought-provoking and topical documentary.
MaidanMaidan
Documentary 2014 128 minsDirector: Sergei Loznitsa
An essential and explosive documentary about the Ukrainian civil riots and protest movement, from the acclaimed director of In the Fog.
National GalleryNational Gallery
Documentary 2014 181 minsDirector: Frederick Wiseman
The inner workings of Londonβs National Gallery are laid bare in this absorbing, forensic examination by revered filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
The Possibilities Are EndlessThe Possibilities Are Endless
Documentary 2014 83 minsDirector: Edward Lovelace and James Hall
A moving and haunting account of singer Edwyn Collinsβs long and difficult recovery from a stroke.
HockneyHockney
Biopic 2014 108 minsDirector: Randall Wright
A portrait of the beloved British artist, drawing on his own home-movie footage and with revealing contributions from his friends and colleagues.
Into the Abyss A Tale of Death, a Tale of LifeInto the Abyss A Tale of Death, a Tale of Life
Documentary 2011 103 minsDirector: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzogβs documentary about an unrepentant young murderer on death row is a cool, compassionate study of the dark side of the human condition
ArmadilloArmadillo
Documentary 2010 101 minsDirector: Janus Metz
Balanced, insightful and compassionate documentary about troops and civilians in and around a Danish-British base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan