documentary

MODULO: analogue synth documentary (short, 2014) The story of early electronic instruments, and the nearly forgotten Canadian music pioneer who created the first synthesizers. As told through interviews with three modern-day modular synth musicians. #kinostr #knobstr #documentary #music…

Library (short, 1970) Initially titled “Books for all”. A moving institutional commission in which the filmmakers lovingly portray New Jersey’s public library system. #documentary #kinostr #bookstr…

Hobo (1992) (At 36 minutes a song had to be removed to avoid a copyright issue, so it will sound a bit strange for a few minutes.) In 1991, John T. Davis made Hobo, generally considered to be his finest work. Certainly his most famous film, Hobo follows the exploits…

Slow TV: Train Ride Bergen to Oslo (TV Special, 2009) Bergen to Oslo railway journey filmed in real-time from the train driver's cab, showcasing the stunning Norwegian landscape over seven hours. #trainstr 🚂 #kinostr #documentary #slow…

Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam (2003) #kinostr #trains #trainstr #documentary #brits…

Bells From The Deep: Faith and Superstition in Russia (1993) Bells from the Deep is German director Werner Herzog's documentary investigation of Russian mysticism. #documentary #russia #christian #kinostr #film…

Birthgap (2023) The story examines declining birth rates globally through personal interviews and data across 24 countries, exploring causes and consequences of this demographic shift on communities and future societies. The Birthgap documentary uncovered the underlying trends behind declining birthrates and also led to the formalization of key measures for…

Arvo Pärt: 24 Preludes for a Fugue (2002) 24 Preludes for a Fugue is an authorised documentary about Arvo Pärt. A portrait made of precious moments recorded during three prolific years of the composer's life, the film features rehearsals, premieres, seminars, meetings and recollections. Director Dorian Supin succeeds

Synth Britannia (2009) Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage. In the late 1970s, small pockets of electronic artists including The Human League, Daniel Miller and Cabaret Voltaire were inspired by Kraftwerk and JG…

In Search of the Dark Ages (TV Series, 1979–1981) Historian Michael Wood presents this BBC series about the Dark Ages. Originally aired in 1981, the series gives the audience an insight into the period known as the Dark Ages with Wood going on a journey of discovery to find…

Taj Mahal Travellers On Tour (1973) Takehisa Kosugi was a hippie become avantgarde composer. Born in Tokyo in 1938, and graduated in 1962 at the Tokyo University of Arts, Kosugi founded the Japanese equivalent of the Fluxus movement, called "Group Ongaku", a group devoted to improvisation and multi-

Breaking The Bank (2000) After a string of popular protests in Seattle against the World Trade Organisation in 1999, tens of thousands reemerged to challenge the International Monetary Fund and World Bank at their April 2000 meeting in Washington DC. Once again, media activists were on the spot to provide…

Modulations - Cinema for the Ear (1998) Modulations is a feature-length documentary that captures a moment in history where humans and machines are fusing to create today's most exciting sounds. It traces the evolution of electronic music as one of the most profound artistic developments of the twentieth

Hyperland (1990) Hyperland is a 50-minute-long documentary film about hypertext and surrounding technologies. It was written by Douglas Adams and produced and directed by Max Whitby for BBC Two in 1990. Ahead of it's time, this documentary introduced the Internet to an unsuspecting public way back

"Monitor" John Betjeman: A Poet in London (TV Episode, 1959) John Betjeman is filmed at different London locations introducing and reciting four of his poems. The film was Ken Russell's first for television and was commissioned by Huw Wheldon, the head of the BBC's

Pedal (2001) Pedal directed by Peter Sutherland (2001) A cult documentary that dives into the high-energy, underground world of New York City bike messengers. The film offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the intense and chaotic lives of downtown cyclists, who navigate the city’s streets with remarkable…

Obree (short, 2018) In 1993, amateur cyclist Graeme Obree’s unusual riding position and homemade bike earned him a maverick status, but little success. 'Obree' chronicles his remarkable final attempt at cycling glory that year. Blocking his path is the establishment darling Chris Boardman, whose eyes are also

Hedging (1942) A Northamptonshire hedger is ably assisted by a smiling land girl eager to learn the rural craft of hedge making and maintenance in this gentle instructional film, made by the Realist Film Unit for the Ministry of Agriculture. #kinostr #filmstr #documentary #brits #gardening #documentaries #kino…

George Soros - 60 Minutes (interview, 1998) Steve Kroft interviews George Soros about the state of the world's economy. #kinostr #documentary #interview #kino #documentaries…

The Prodigy - Keef's Camping Shop Review Keith Flint of The Prodigy checks out an outdoor/hunting shop, and offers expert advice on walking boot selection. #kinostr #documentary #music #comedy #kino #touchgrass #walking #boots…