Documentary Short Movies

  • 1902
    Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices

    Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices

    Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices
  • 1950
    To the Coast of Devon

    To the Coast of Devon

    To the Coast of Devon

    6.51950HD

    The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go...

    To the Coast of Devon
  • 2026
    Dicks-A-Thon

    Dicks-A-Thon

    Dicks-A-Thon

    02026HD

    Conceived as a challenge between twin brothers, the Dick’s-A-Thon has grown into Seattle’s premiere marathon event. Participants must run...

    Dicks-A-Thon
  • 2015
    As You Dreamt It

    As You Dreamt It

    As You Dreamt It

    02015HD

    A leading Australian photographer interprets and photographs the recurring dreams of four refugees living on a housing estate in western Sydney with...

    As You Dreamt It
  • 2016
    Consumed

    Consumed

    Consumed

    02016HD

    'Consumed' is a cinematic journey through the landscapes, mines, factories, and shipyards of Chinese production. Blurring the lines between...

    Consumed
  • 1941
    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    01941HD

    A documentary illustrating the mountain sports activities of the university students of the GUF (Gruppi universitari fascisti) in Val Gardena,...

    Champions on the Snow
  • 1997
    Glowing in the Dark

    Glowing in the Dark

    Glowing in the Dark

    71997HD

    Set against a backdrop of spectacular neon footage of Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, the film is an illuminating exploration into the vibrant...

    Glowing in the Dark
  • 1901
    Lake Front of Lucerne

    Lake Front of Lucerne

    Lake Front of Lucerne

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Lake Front of Lucerne
  • 1903
    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    01903HD

    Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

    Outing of the Ski Club
  • 1970
    The Astronauts of Feuerbach

    The Astronauts of Feuerbach

    The Astronauts of Feuerbach

    01970HD

    Soon enough humankind will ascend to space. Who can join that mission? Who has to stay behind? In some places it has already started. Men and...

    The Astronauts of Feuerbach
  • 2012
    In Search of the Wallaby

    In Search of the Wallaby

    In Search of the Wallaby

    02012HD

    A film crew travels to the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland to investigate the curious tale of the discovery on the island of a dead...

    In Search of the Wallaby
  • 2026
    Help Sondos

    Help Sondos

    Help Sondos

    02026HD

    A young Toronto drag performer launches a fundraising campaign for her friend Sondos, a young mother trying to support her family in Palestine

    Help Sondos
  • 2024
    Last shot of the Argentine Grey Fox

    Last shot of the Argentine Grey Fox

    Last shot of the Argentine Grey Fox

    02024HD

    Dating from 1932, this footage is a relic filmed by British explorer Nelson Castle during an expedition to the south of South America.

    Last shot of the Argentine Grey Fox
  • 2023
    unhome

    unhome

    unhome

    02023HD

    Through the memories of three Scarborough residents, unhome explores the cultural identity of home and the impact of gentrification

    unhome
  • 1901
    Crossing the Mer de Glace, Chamounix

    Crossing the Mer de Glace, Chamounix

    Crossing the Mer de Glace, Chamounix

    01901HD

    Released in 1901

    Crossing the Mer de Glace, Chamounix
  • 1954
    Children in the Classroom

    Children in the Classroom

    Children in the Classroom

    61954HD

    A short documentary about the behaviour of Japanese primary school students.

    Children in the Classroom
  • 2015
    With Tired Theodore to the Putte's Mill

    With Tired Theodore to the Putte's Mill

    With Tired Theodore to the Putte's Mill

    02015HD

    The old bus "Tired Theodore" came into service in 1954 and operated for long periods along the line Lumparland - Mariehamn. One summer day a number...

    With Tired Theodore to the Putte's Mill
  • 1975
    About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright

    About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright

    About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright

    01975HD

    Song of Ceylon was commissioned for the short-lived German TV-series Telekritik and broadcasted in 1975. In Telekritik documentary approaches were...

    About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright
  • 2023
    Preschool to Prison

    Preschool to Prison

    Preschool to Prison

    02023HD

    Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance...

    Preschool to Prison
  • 1947
    La Meije

    La Meije

    La Meije

    01947HD

    La Meije is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in La Meije. It was directed by Alain Pol in 1947 and produced by Toni-Films.

    La Meije