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Jackass Forever(2022)

The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one final round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.

The Making Of Fallout: New Vegas(2010)

This 8-part documentary includes behind the scenes interviews, concept art, and promotional trailers for the game.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th(2010)

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing(2004)

A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.

The Matrix Revisited(2001)

The film goes behind the scenes of the 1999 sci-fi movie The Matrix.

Alien: Terror in Space(2025)

A retrospective look at the global impact of Alien, the science fiction and horror masterpiece directed by British filmmaker Ridley Scott in 1979, exploring the origins of its unique aesthetic and the audacity of its screenplay.

Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions(2017)

The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.

Making of Zebraman(2004)

A documentary on the making of “Zebraman” directed by Takashi Miike.

The Forbidden Reel(2020)

According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'(1984)

A documentary following the various stages in the production of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).

Citizens of Cosmopolis(2012)

An in-depth documentary about the making of David Cronenberg's feature film, Cosmopolis (2012), an adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel of the same name.

Iwájú: A Day Ahead(2024)

Filmed across three continents, this documentary shares the story of the founders of the Pan-African comic book company, Kugali, who made their dream a reality creating an original animation series with Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Phantoms of the Sierra Madre(2024)

A Danish writer travels to Mexico with the purpose of locating a mysterious Apache tribe that fervently seeks to remain in obscurity.

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels(2024)

Take an intergalactic trip with the cast and crew of "The Marvels" as they tell their experiences making this weird and wonderful film. Step into all the departments of production and discover how they created complex fight scenes, countless alien life forms, and some of the most elaborate sets ever. From dance parties to kitten days, the cast and crew had an unforgettable time making the movie.

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary(2019)

Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released, director Ofelio Linares Montt shot Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field, which turned out to be both a horror film and a political statement. It was a success in the US, but could not be shown in Argentina due to Juan Carlos Onganía's dictatorship, and was eventually lost. Writer and researcher Luciano Saracino embarks on the search for the origins of this cursed work.

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers(2008)

Documentary about filmmakers of the New German Cinema who were members of the legendary Filmverlag für Autoren (Film Publishing House for Authors). Among them are Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Wim Wenders.

The Everyday(2013)

Interviews about the film "Meanwhile" with director Hal Hartley, actor DJ Mendel, and editor Kyle Gilman.

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast(2019)

In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed simply hanging out with friends, telling anecdotes from his life and recording jazz standards.

Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars(2001)

Documentary about the making of John Carpenter's sci-fi horror movie, Ghosts of Mars.

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