Cinema History Movies

Documentary illustrating the birth of sound cinema.

A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...

Writer Adam Rockoff provides a basic overview of the slasher movie genre.

"End of the Commune"/"Ende einer kommune" is a great 49 min. long movie made in 1969 about Fassbinder and the early years of the legendary Antiteater...

A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.

A short documentary about the rapidly disappearing era of heritage movie palaces and the film going experience once offered within those hallowed...

The true stories that spawned the eerie tale of Damien, a small boy with an angelic face, whose very name still conjures up thoughts of Satan. This...

A documentary on the creation of the popular Charlie Chan detective character as well as the history of Chan films of the 1930s.

Local filmmaker Woo Ming Jin and his crew traversed across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore to find 'Seruan Merdeka' (1947) - the first film made in...

Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.

A documentary about film producer Hal Roach.

Jacques Demy’s ability to enchant audiences was rooted in his personal struggles and doubts as a showman, establishing him as one of French...

Since its publication 200 years ago, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has influenced vast swathes of popular culture. Adaptations have starred...

The Magic Lantern was an projector of information and stories than preceded the cinema. How did its visual style translate into the moving image?...

Humankind has always dreamt of the night sky. Of the infinite freedom offered by the black void, and of the strong, shining beacon inviting us to...

A portrait of Per Åhlin, who has been called the father of Swedish animation.

In a career spanning more than half a century, Bernard Blier has shot more than 180 films. He alone represents a history of French cinema without...