Documentary Short Movies
- 1917
In Old India
In Old India01917HD
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...
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- 1924
The Island of Surprise
The Island of Surprise01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1975
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright01975HD
Song of Ceylon was commissioned for the short-lived German TV-series Telekritik and broadcasted in 1975. In Telekritik documentary approaches were...
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- 1904
Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge
Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 2008
White Substance
White Substance02008HD
Ten years have passed since the First Congo War, six since the beginning of the UN mission there. Rape is still being employed as a weapon. In White...
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- 1903
Panorama on the St. Gotthard Railway
Panorama on the St. Gotthard Railway01903HD
The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.
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- 1970
Say My Name
Say My Name01970HD
People from different ethnic backgrounds with "difficult" names by Western standards share their experience with moving through the world with an...
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- 2022
NARC. Mini-Doc – Outside The Mainstream: The North East’s Alternative Scene
NARC. Mini-Doc – Outside The Mainstream: The North East’s Alternative Scene02022HD
The final episode in our Mini-Docs series comes from musician and writer Jake Anderson, who explores the niche music genres which find an increasing...
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- 1939
Isle of Many Waters
Isle of Many Waters01939HD
This short travel documentary showcases the natural landscapes, water systems, and historic sites of Tasmania. Produced on behalf of the Australian...
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- 1902
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1904
Close Call: Dangerous Climbing
Close Call: Dangerous Climbing01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1902
Ice Work on the Glacier des Bossons
Ice Work on the Glacier des Bossons01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1909
Wild Birds in Their Haunts
Wild Birds in Their Haunts101909HD
The picture shows various kinds of birds in their natural environments, and in their natural colors, and at such close range that the very eyes of...
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- 1920
Shackleton South Georgia Birds
Shackleton South Georgia Birds01920HD
Sir Ernest Shackleton is a poignant absence in this fragment from the closing chapter in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The...
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- 1970
The Art of Lotte Reiniger
The Art of Lotte Reiniger01970HD
This short documentary looks at the animated art of Lotte Reiniger. We are taken through a demonstration by Lotte herself on the way she cut out,...
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- 1901
Approaching Weggis by Steamer
Approaching Weggis by Steamer01901HD
Released in 1901.
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- 1919
King Rama at the Royal Wat
King Rama at the Royal Wat01919HD
Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 28th, 1919.
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- 1923
Wonder Spa of the Alps
Wonder Spa of the Alps01923HD
1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1907
Railway Trip Through Norway
Railway Trip Through Norway01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Driving Cattle in the Alps
Driving Cattle in the Alps01903HD
In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...
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