A new three-part Netflix series directed by Joe Pearlman explores the complex personality, career, and worldview of football manager José Mourinho, highlighting his relentless drive, ego, and the personal costs of his obsession with winning.
Mark Cousins's "The Story of Documentary Film" presents two chapters on the 1980s, exploring themes of empathy, investigative journalism, and challenging societal norms through documentary cinema. The episodes feature films from Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Iran, and the US, highlighting both political commentary and personal narratives.
Two popular Australian reality TV shows, 'Aussie Gold Hunters' and 'Outback Opal Hunters,' are facing scrutiny for allegedly staging dramatic events to qualify for government documentary funding and tax offsets. Critics argue these shows blur the line between documentary and reality TV, potentially misusing public funds.
Katie Price's new four-part documentary series, 'Nothing to Hide,' offers a revealing look at her life, exploring her surgeries, personal struggles, and relentless pursuit of attention. Despite numerous tell-alls, the series delves deeper, presenting a fascinating yet exhausting portrait of the former glamour model.
A ranking of the top 20 fictional British Prime Ministers from television, featuring characters from shows like Blackadder, Doctor Who, and House of Cards, highlighting their diverse portrayals from villainous schemers to beleaguered leaders.
Marc Isaacs's new film, 'Synthetic Sincerity,' uses a fictional AI lab to explore authenticity. The documentary maker and writer Adam Ganz fabricated the university setting, admitting they haven't licensed Isaacs's work for AI. The film features Uyghur restaurant owner Ablikim Rahman and actress Ilinca Manolache as an AI avatar, questioning the nature of reality and truth in the digital age.
Two documentaries, "Wang Xizhi: From Wuyi Lane to Lanting" and "Aiye Night Sailing Boat," focusing on Jiangnan culture and historical figures, were discussed at a seminar in Suzhou. Experts praised their cultural depth and ability to connect with audiences by highlighting historical figures' spirit and aesthetic values. Jiangsu province plans to support 50 documentary productions in its "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
A new documentary series delves into the life and career of Michael Jackson, featuring rare archival material and interviews with close associates like La Toya Jackson and Dionne Warwick. It covers his rise, iconic music, and the controversies surrounding him.
Three Chinese documentaries, including "Xi Jinping's Cultural Affinities," premiered on Lao state media on June 1st. Lao President Thongloun sent a congratulatory message, highlighting the films' insights into Chinese philosophy and Xi Jinping's vision, and their value as a reference for Laos' cultural preservation and socialist development.
A documentary examines Frederick von Mierers' 1980s cult, Eternal Values, which lured models with promises of spiritual enlightenment. Despite its charismatic leader's obvious flaws, the group engaged in financial exploitation and sexual practices, leaving members like John Hoyt feeling abandoned.
Liverpool fans displayed a banner hailing Mohamed Salah as 'our king' as the club prepares to bid farewell to the Egyptian star at the end of the season. A documentary titled 'Salah: Farewell to The King' has been released, celebrating his impactful career since joining from Roma in 2017.
Stasera 20 maggio arriva su Sky Documentaries "Giulio Regeni – Tutto il male del mondo", documentario vincitore del Nastro d’Argento della Legalità 2026. I genitori e l'avvocata raccontano sequestro, torture e omicidio.
Sir David Attenborough's famous 1978 gorilla encounter in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains, filmed for his 1979 Life on Earth series, became a landmark TV moment when a female gorilla approached him and looked into his eyes. The encounter, involving young gorillas Poppy and Pablo, was captured on just minutes of film but transformed how 500 million viewers saw mountain gorillas. Now approaching his 100th birthday, Attenborough reflects on the legacy: the species has recovered from under 285 individuals to around 600, with Pablo's descendants still leading the largest gorilla family group.
As Sir David Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday, two new documentaries revisit his iconic 1978 encounter with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains during filming for Life on Earth. The memorable moment, where a young gorilla named Pablo lay on Attenborough and an adult female examined him closely, became a television landmark and helped launch conservation efforts that saw the gorilla population rise from under 285 to around 600 today. The new Netflix documentary follows Pablo's descendants and reveals the complex social battles that have shaped the gorilla family.
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
