Documentary Short Movies

1902
Lady Skaters' Hockey Match on Bear Rink
Lady Skaters' Hockey Match on Bear Rink
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1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
1917
In Old India
In Old India
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From Jaipur to Agra and Calcutta is a wonderful trip, and Burton Holmes shows some of the quaintest and queerest sights in the world, among them the...
1902
Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink
Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink
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1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
1906
The American Tourist on the Alps
The American Tourist on the Alps
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Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...
1901
Panorama of Schillerstein
Panorama of Schillerstein
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Released in 1901
2020
Identity Crisis: Bringing Possessor to Life
Identity Crisis: Bringing Possessor to Life
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The cast and crew talk about the core themes of the film and the seeds of the film.
1901
Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus
Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus
01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
2014
The Figures Carved into the Knife By the Sap of the Banana Trees
The Figures Carved into the Knife By the Sap of the Banana Trees
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The rapid turning of a light draws a circle. In the space bound by its line unravels an archive of postcards sent between the island of Madeira and...
1907
Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay
Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay
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1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
1921
In Old Granada
In Old Granada
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A tour of Granada offers glimpses into the daily life of the 70,000 Granadans who once inhabited the city. Crossing the city from the Alhambra hill,...
1967
A Place to Stand
A Place to Stand
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An Academy Award winning multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration or dialogue but accompanied by the classic song...
1967
The Song of Italy
The Song of Italy
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Filmed during Jonas Mekas’s travels through Italy in 1967, this short captures scenes from the country’s cities and countryside. The...
1923
Wonder Spa of the Alps
Wonder Spa of the Alps
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1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
1901
Castle and Chateau on Lake of Thun
Castle and Chateau on Lake of Thun
01901HD
Released in 1901
2021
A conversation with the ocean
A conversation with the ocean
02021HD
The ocean is the origin of creation. We simply wouldn't be here without it. In this poetic short film, we explore our relationship with it, allowing...
2002
To the Devil... The Death of Hammer
To the Devil... The Death of Hammer
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A short retrospective documentary looking at the making of the final Hammer Films production of the 1970s, "To the Devil a Daughter."
1943
Daredevils of the Alps
Daredevils of the Alps
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Marcel Ichac accompanied the mountaineer Armand Charlet, in 1943, in the repetition of the first crossing of the Aiguilles du Diable that the guide...
2017
Azzedine Alaïa
Azzedine Alaïa
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Joe McKenna is one of the most influential stylists in the world. From the beginning of the 1980s, he struck up a great friendship with Azzedine...
1919
Push Car Trails in Formosa
Push Car Trails in Formosa
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Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 7th, 1919.
1998
Duel
Duel
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A five-year-old boy is completely uninterested in food, which results in conflicts with his mother. The effort she invests in feeding him is equal to...