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Inside Film
The camera flips inward to film the creative process. Watch rarities, exclusives, documentaries and special features from the artists and obsessives who make the films.
The lines you quote, scenes you love, films you prize: they start with an idea and, through toil and teamwork, become something real. Inside Film is where actors, directors and others explain their work.
Mansfield 66/67Mansfield 66/67
Documentary201786 minsDirector: P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes
Jayne Mansfield: Goddess? Genius? Satanist? This wild documentary from the makers of Room 237 examines the blonde bombshell's relationship with Anton LaVey.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StoryBombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Documentary201789 minsDirector: Alexandra Dean
Fascinating documentary about the glamorous Hollywood star who was also a genius inventor of military technology.
David Lynch: The Art LifeDavid Lynch: The Art Life
Documentary201688 minsDirector: Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm and Jon Nguyen
An exquisitely textured and reflective documentary about Lynch as a visual artist.
Their FinestTheir Finest
Comedy2017117 minsDirector: Lone Scherfig
Gemma Arterton sparkles in this witty drama set in the world of propaganda filmmaking during WWII, from director Lone Scherfig (The Riot Club, An Education).
My Journey through French CinemaMy Journey through French Cinema
Documentary2016193 minsDirector: Bertrand Tavernier
Director Bertrand Tavernier guides us on a fascinating voyage through French film history, from the 1930s through to the '70s.
Elstree 1976Elstree 1976
Documentary2015101 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.
La La LandLa La Land
Comedy2016128 minsDirector: Damien Chazelle
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone channel old-school Hollywood glamour in this bright and playful romantic musical from director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash).
Life ItselfLife Itself
Documentary2014121 minsDirector: Steve James
An aptly affectionate tribute to the late film critic Roger Ebert, whose warmth and empathetic style won him a devoted global following.
Life, AnimatedLife, Animated
Documentary201692 minsDirector: Roger Ross Williams
A fascinating and moving documentary about how an autistic boy learned to communicate through Disney films.
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own WordsIngrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
Documentary2015114 minsDirector: Stig Björkman
An illuminating portrait of the pioneering actress, crafted from her unique personal archive of home-movie footage, letters and diary extracts.
78/5278/52
Documentary201792 minsDirector: Alexandre O. Philippe
This superb, in-depth documentary devotes 90 minutes to analysing one of cinema’s most famous sequences – the shower scene in Psycho.
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachVersus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Documentary201694 minsDirector: Louise Osmond
Louise Osmond's funny, provocative and revealing account of the life and career of one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers.
Hitchcock/TruffautHitchcock/Truffaut
Documentary201580 minsDirector: Kent Jones
Kent Jones’ excellent documentary about a historic encounter between two cinema greats.
A Fuller LifeA Fuller Life
Documentary201380 minsDirector: Samantha Fuller
James Franco leads the eulogies in this profile of the larger-than-life filmmaker Samuel Fuller, who also had eventful stints as a journalist and serviceman.
The Lovers & the DespotThe Lovers & the Despot
Documentary201698 minsDirector: Ross Adam and Rob Cannan
Discover one of cinema’s strangest stories: a film director and his star are kidnapped by Kim Jong-il to make movies in the world’s weirdest state.
The Story of Film part 11: Innovation in Popular Culture Around the WorldThe Story of Film part 11: Innovation in Popular Culture Around the World
Documentary201161 minsDirector: Mark Cousins
The blockbuster arrives, driving a new revolution with Jaws and Jedis. Meanwhile, Bollywoood and Hong Kong are adapting too.
What Is This Film Called Love?What Is This Film Called Love?
Documentary201281 minsDirector: Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins’ cine-essay, inspired by Sergei Eisenstein’s 1930s Mexican odyssey, is a poetic meditation on memory, landscape and walking.
A Story of Children and FilmA Story of Children and Film
Documentary2013101 minsDirector: Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins' personal and poetic exploration of the cinema of childhood, as told through 53 great films from 25 countries.
8½8½
Drama1963138 minsDirector: Federico Fellini
Fellini triumphantly conjured himself out of writer's block with this magnum opus about a film director experiencing his own creative crisis.
Night of the FilmmakersNight of the Filmmakers
Documentary199551 minsDirector: Edgar Reitz
From the director of Heimat, a mini-epic about the history of German cinema.
AltmanAltman
Documentary201496 minsDirector: Ron Mann
An illuminating documentary about American cinema’s maverick genius Robert Altman, featuring unseen home movies and extensive interviews.
A Bit of ScarletA Bit of Scarlet
Documentary199671 minsDirector: Andrea Weiss
Mapping how British film and TV depicts the gay and lesbian lifestyle, Andrea Weiss raids the archives for her funny and persuasive documentary.
Thursday's ChildThursday's Child
Drama194379 minsDirector: Rodney Ackland
Sally Ann Howes plays the 12-year-old spotted by a casting director, setting her on the way to stardom.
Joshua Tree, 1951 A Portrait of James DeanJoshua Tree, 1951 A Portrait of James Dean
Biopic201294 minsDirector: Matthew Mishory
A sensuous and sexy snapshot from the life of James Dean, capturing moments from the years before his career took off.
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