Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

Journey Through the Labyrinth

August 2007 •English

A retrospective look back at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film 'Labyrinth'.

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

August 2007 •English

A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.

Around China with a Movie Camera

July 2016 •English

A new film compiled from the BFI National Archive's unparalleled holdings of early films of China, features films from 1900-48 filmed across China. The cinematic journey of Around China with a Movie Camera contains many films which may never have been seen in China, or at the very least not for over 70 years. These travelogues, newsreels and home movies were made by a diverse group of British and French filmmakers, some professionals, but mainly enthusiastic amateurs, including intrepid tourists, colonial-era expatriates and Christian missionaries.

Unboxing Eden

June 2013 •English

Unboxing Eden is a YouTube collage about snake breeders and their animals. The video documents the arrival, the breeding and the handling of snakes in all shapes and sizes.

Oscar's Greatest Moments

February 1992 •English

Highlights from Oscar ceremonies between 1971 and 1991.

Famous T & A

January 1982 •English

A collection of nude and/or topless scenes from various films featuring actresses who were either famous at the time or who became famous later on.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition

November 1994 •English

Phil Hartman hosts this retrospective look back at the legacy and making of the classic 1966 holiday special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'

Der Maler Willi Sitte - Ein Leben zwischen Kunst und Politik

November 2021 •German

Shelter at Home: Where Are They Now?

August 2020 •English

Beloved by audiences for over a decade, Here TV's original movie "Shelter" is celebrated with an in-depth discussion with stars Trevor Wright and Brad Rowe, along with director Jonah Markowitz.

Building Star Trek

September 2016 •English

When "Star Trek" first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers' imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Today, many of the space-age technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. Other innovations, like warp drive, teleportation, and medical tricorders are actively in development. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" - a show that continues to inform, enrich, and inspire.

It's Getting Weirder! The Making of "House II"

March 2017 •English

Retrospective documentary featuring interviews with Ethan Wiley, Sean S. Cunningham, Arye Gross and Jonathan Stark, among others.

Home Deadly Home: The Making of "House IV"

March 2017 •English

Retrospective documentary featuring interviews with director Lewis Abernathy, producer Sean S. Cunningham, stars Terri Treas and William Katt, actor/stunt coordinator Kane Hodder and composer Harry Manfredini.

Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth

February 2008 •English

Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

50 Years of Star Trek

August 2016 •English

Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary through interviews with cast and crew members from every television series and the original films.

Creepy Classics

October 1987 •English

A compilation of trailers for various horror and sci-fi films, narrated and hosted by Vincent Price.

Visions of Europe

May 2004 •English

Twenty-five films from twenty-five European countries by twenty-five European directors.

Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances

January 2023 •English

Keeping Up Appearances remains one of Britain's best loved series. Running for 5 years throughout the 90s, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the delightfully monstrous Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as she attempted to climb the social ladder, only to be endlessly let down by her family. In this 90-minute celebration we feature the very best and most hilarious moments from the series, and cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dame Patricia Routledge, who shares her memories of the show, we learn how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.

The Brilliant Biograph: Earliest Moving Images of Europe (1897-1902)

August 2020 •English

Eye Filmmuseum and the British Film Institute present a compilation film of newly-restored rare images from the first years of filmmaking. Immerse yourself in enchanting images of Venice, Berlin, Amsterdam and London from 120 years ago. Let yourself be carried away in the mesmerizing events and celebrities of the time, and feel the enthusiasm of early cinema that overcame the challenge of capturing life-like movement.

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

November 2004 •English

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

February 2004 •English

A documentary about the fourth series of Red Dwarf (1988).