Documentary Short Movies

Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 5th, 1919.

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

The ascent of the Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc Massif by the ridge of the Moine. Two climbers, the mountain, and the rope. No plot, no tragedy,...

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Poor pedestrian, horse drawn carts, wagons and bus travel across bridge at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

Weiss’s classic B&W agitprop short made after his escape to London just ahead of the Nazis. He carried with him three reels of material for his...

Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Geisha performance, with umbrella and fans, in Kyoto.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 22nd, 1919.

In the spring of 2022, an international tourist group will make a day trip to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank to visit religious sites. But...

A frenetic Santiago gives me space to reflect on depression, loneliness and home in an attempt to piece together my past. Pandemic revelations and...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Bogart was interested in this project because it offered a chance to work with his new bride. The studio wasn't convinced, but the result speaks for...

A short documentary featuring an interview with director Jörg Buttgereit.

An in-depth look at the final game the NBA G-League team the Birmingham Squadron play in the Magic City. The fans and team all know that this will be...

Indian freedom fighter Gandhiji was killed by Nathuram Godse. But what made Nathuram Godse to take this extreme step?