Movies Similar to Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant(1958)

A behind-the-scenes look at the building of the bridge in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and the preparations for its destruction.

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On The Run With 'The Fugitive'(2001)

A thorough look behind the scenes of the making of the movie

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The Men of Midway(2020)

Meet the dazzling line-up of male stars who bring Midway to life. Nick Jonas, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart, Patrick Wilson, Darren Criss, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson and their collaborators reveal the preparation and hard work required to play the sailors who put their lives on the line to win the War of the Pacific

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Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera(2023)

She worked with the world’s greatest actors and directors: Buñuel, Mastroianni, Lellouche, Depardieu... The film guides us throughout her career with the filmmakers with whom she invented herself not to be a “cold blonde actress”, thanks to great interviews of many artists who crossed her path.

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Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko'(2016)

The feature-length documentary about the making of the cult film favourite, "Donnie Darko".

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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2(2023)

Through candid interviews with the creative minds behind the show, and exclusive on-set footage, discover how the talented team that powered "Loki: Season 2" raised the stakes for this latest MCU adventure. Witness imaginative costumes, elaborate environments, and far-out variants come to life, meet new allies and foes, and time-slip across the Multiverse.

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All You Zombies: Bringing 'Predestination' to Life(2015)

Documentary about the making of the Spierig Brothers' 2014 film PREDESTINATION that is based on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 science-fiction short story '—All You Zombies—'. Through interviews with cast and crew, film clips and behind-the-scenes footage, this documentary thoroughly explores how the film came to be from casting to pre-production to principal photography to post-production. Interviewees include writers/directors Michael and Peter Spierig, producers Paddy McDonald and Tim McGahan, director of photography Ben Nott, special makeup effects designer Steve Boyle, production designer Matthew Putland, special makeup effects supervisor Samantha Lyttle, costume designer Wendy Cork, film editor Matt Villa, and actors Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor and Ethan Hawke.

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A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'(2004)

A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

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13 Days in France(1968)

This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

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The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout(2024)

The story of one of the great environmental disasters to befall the United States, and the terrible movie that helped bring the catastrophe to light.

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The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone(2003)

An attempt to create a bridge between the different political positions that coexist, sometimes violently, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.

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'Obsession' Revisited(2001)

A documentary about the making of 1976's "Obsession" featuring interviews with director Brian De Palma, stars Cliff Robertson and Genevieve Bujold and more.

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars(2018)

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

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Twenty Years After(1944)

This short celebrates the 20th anniversary of MGM. Segments are shown from several early hits, then from a number of 1944 releases.

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The Souvenir: Reality / Fiction / Confusion / Inspiration(2022)

Making of documentary on The Souvenir & The Souvenir Part II.

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Art Dealers(2024)

The rapturous, sweaty live experience of Philly rock band Low Cut Connie — fronted by charismatic leader Adam Weiner — is celebrated in all its beer-soaked, piano slamming glory in this rousing documentary.

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Elton John: A Singular Man(2016)

An in-depth portrait of British composer, pianist and singer Elton John, pop star and myth of modern culture.

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Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk(2019)

5 years ago Kevin Smith tried to end his career with the movie Tusk. Enjoy this documentary on the making of Tusk 'Walrus Yes'.

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Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein(1996)

Via reminiscences from writer/actor Gene Wilder and others, this documentary recalls the making of the 1974 film Young Frankenstein.

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A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming(2017)

Zendaya and Tom Holland give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man Homecoming.

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