Factual Movie Trailers

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of The Mist Trailer (2008)

25 March 2008

Whenever a solid "brain trust" around creature assembly exists, then the process behind crafting these monsters must've been interesting.

Two Pence Magic Trailer (1929)

11 October 1929

Two Penny Magic (Zweigroschenzauber) starting off with a little magic trick. It then presents an array of images from swimmers, bicyclers, murderers, airplanes in flight, boxers, lovers, runners, becoming in the end a collection of images in a magazine.

Double Strength Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

Four stages of a lesbian relationship explored in an experimental film starring performance artists Terry Sendgraff and Barbara Hammer on suspended trapezes and ropes.

The Cotton Club Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

Highlights the lifestyle and experiences of five jazz performers who appeared in the Cotton Club shows during the Harlem renaissance era, including Avon Long, Cab Calloway, Estrellita, the Nicholas Brothers, and Matt Robinson.

The FGM Detectives Trailer (2018)

27 February 2018

The horrific crime of female genital mutilation is banned in the UK but it is estimated that nearly 20,000 young women a year are still at risk of the procedure.

Belonging: A Trans Immigrant Story Trailer (2023)

19 June 2023

A medium-length film that narrates the story of Anjali Rimi through her gender journey as a Kinnar trans immigrant woman and her mother.

INTEGRATED BOUNDAIRIES Trailer (2023)

23 November 2023

This film explores self-imposed and societal confinement, offering a unique artistic journey into personal and societal constraints.

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel Trailer (2015)

15 December 2015

Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout both cinematic trilogies and into Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Bico Trailer (2004)

04 January 2004

A lyrical documentary captures a small mountain village in Portugal, showcasing its timeless essence amid historical changes.

The Serial Killer's Apprentice Trailer (2025)

17 August 2025

Dr. Katherine Ramsland interviews Elmer Wayne Henley, the sole survivor of the 1973 Houston Mass Murders, to unravel his chilling journey from manipulated teen to convicted killer — and the terrifying truth behind the line between victim and predator.

Peafowls Flew Away and Took My Thoughts With Them Trailer (2020)

24 June 2020

Kybartai, a small Lithuanian town on the border of Kaliningrad, was once famous for its football team.

How I Spent My Summer Holidays Trailer (2025)

13 June 2025

Each of us has written this essay at some point. It happens every September 1st, yet somehow it always catches you off guard.

John Craxton: A Life of Gifts Trailer (2023)

25 January 2023

Discover the extraordinary life and art of John Craxton in this captivating documentary feature. From early success with Lucian Freud to his vibrant years in Greece and Crete, Craxton’s bold, colorful paintings mirrored his passionate personal life and relationships with icons like Lee Miller and Margot Fonteyn.

Positivas Trailer (2010)

27 September 2010

The film presents the experiences of women who contracted the AIDS virus from their husbands or steady partners, and highlights the main factors responsible for the feminisation of the disease in Brazil.

Take It or Leave It Trailer (1981)

08 October 1981

Take It or Leave It is an autobiographical account of the cult '80s British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to chart success and their first overseas tour.

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove Trailer (2014)

05 December 2014

A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice White and his Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang and lots more.

The River That Harms Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

This illuminating film documents the largest radioactive waste spill in U.S. history - a national tragedy that received little attention.

Angkor - The Lost City Trailer (1961)

01 January 1961

A look at the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor. The largest collection of sculptures the world has ever seen - an entire metropolis of palaces and temples recovered from the jungle.

The Highway of Blues Trailer (2024)

01 October 2024

"The Highway of Blues" is a documentary about the history of the blues. The film is a part of the series "Music, love, passion.

An Iranian Odyssey Trailer (2011)

06 April 2011

An Iranian Odyssey demystifies the current perception of Iran as an irrational and erratic pariah state.

Audible Trailer (2021)

29 April 2021

Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a close friend.

Eno Trailer (2024)

18 January 2024

Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing over 40 solo and collaboration albums — reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown.

Jimi Hendrix: Experience Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

Jimi Hendrix: Experience

New York, Broadway Trailer (1896)

25 September 1896

A short black and white film in which a fixed camera records a busy New York street, Broadway.

Crimes of Passion Trailer (1988)

26 October 1988

Lives are changed forever by obsession and violence in this Emmy-nominated program that examines the dark and tragic side of love.

Fabrice Luchini : des écrivains parlent d'argent Trailer (2022)

31 October 2022

For the first time on television, Fabrice Luchini, the one-man band, in turn actor, despiser and worshiper of literature, has agreed to leave an audiovisual trace of his famous solos on stage, which he distills with unfailing success.

Waves of War Trailer (2023)

24 March 2023

Daan van Citters and Joenoes Polnaija retrace the footsteps of their grandfathers in Indonesia. They both fought for the Netherlands against Indonesian independence: Daan’s grandfather went voluntarily from the Netherlands, Joenoes’s as a Moluccan soldier in the Dutch colonial army, KNIL.

Bitconned Trailer (2024)

01 January 2024

In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.

A Perfect Day For Karakat Trailer (2024)

05 May 2024

A karakat is an unsinkable vehicle that every self-respecting resident of the Peipus shore assembles with his own hands.

Sergio Leone: cinema, cinema Trailer (2001)

22 September 2001

The life and work of one of the great masters of Italian cinema, Sergio Leone (1929-89); a rich and fascinating portrait through unpublished testimonies of collaborators, actors, directors and critics who reconstruct every aspect of his creative activity.

Baile das Luzes Trailer (2026)

07 October 2026

A sensory immersion into the long-term projects of photographer Vincent Rosenblatt, a Parisian who has been based in Rio de Janeiro for more than 20 years.

UnBroken Trailer (2025)

21 February 2025

The daughter of a Holocaust survivor embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped Nazi Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers.

Tokyo Olympiad Trailer (1965)

20 March 1965

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events.

Journey into Amazing Caves Trailer (2001)

01 March 2001

Journey into Amazing Caves is an extraordinary IMAX adventure into the depths of the earth to uncover the secrets to life underground.

Woman of God Trailer (2024)

27 April 2024

Underpaid and undermined, a Slovenian village pastor pours her heart and raw personal trauma into ministering to her parishioners.

Cleopatra's Final Secret Trailer (2025)

25 September 2025

After 20 years seeking Cleopatra's tomb, archaeologist K. Martinez's search shifts to an underwater Mediterranean site.

Fabrizio De André e PFM - Il concerto ritrovato Trailer (2020)

17 February 2020

This documentary explores the partnership between the prolific singer-songwriter and pioneering rock band — and their historic 1979 Genoa concert.

The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project Trailer (2000)

05 June 2000

The Moment in Time documents the uncertain days of the beginning of World War II when it was feared the Nazis were developing the atomic bomb.

Joan Crawford's Home Movies Trailer (1942)

01 January 1942

The private Joan Crawford fought as hard to create a normal family life as she did to establish her career.

Pictures of Europe Trailer (1990)

25 April 1990

What makes European cinema so special? Find out in Paul Joyce’s feature-length documentary, Pictures of Europe, which examines the differences between American independent and Hollywood movies and films from European directors.

No More Trouble - Cosa rimane di una tempesta Trailer (2024)

06 November 2024

25 years have passed since Andrea Romanelli, a yacht designer and sailor, disappeared at sea: he was attempting, with Giovanni Soldini, the record in the Atlantic crossing.

Regard Noir Trailer (2021)

21 March 2021

Across the world, from Paris to Los Angeles via the steps of the Cannes festival, actress and director Aïssa Maïga questions the way black women are represented on-screen and how diversity is promoted.

Origin Story Trailer (2018)

03 May 2018

When Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father's side in an argument and her mother replied, "Why are you defending him? He's not your real dad.

New Voices in an Old Flower Trailer (2017)

30 January 2017

Westerners generally view Ethiopia as the mythical land of Rastafarians. However, the contemporary music scene is much richer than that, as this sultry, nocturnal exploration of the capital Addis Abeba demonstrates.

Cosmic Symphony Trailer (2026)

11 October 2026

Four iconic instruments, including The Wizard of Oz and A Star Is Born pianos, all lost in the 2025 Los Angeles Fires, are celebrated by their musicians, culminating in an animated send-off towards an imagined future, a Cosmic Symphony.

Future Shock Trailer (1972)

22 February 1972

“Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams. But this technology has exacted a pretty heavy price.

Roel Oostra – Theaterman in hart en nieren Trailer (2026)

18 September 2026

'Roel Oostra – Theaterman in hart en nieren' offers a glimpse into the working life of director, actor, writer, and former theater director of De Lawei, Roel Oostra (1921–2025).

Petit frère et petite sœur Trailer (1897)

10 October 1897

In a grove, a small boy and a small girl are dancing together.

Rodeo Dreams Trailer (2026)

10 June 2026

Six young Australian bull-riders travel to North West Queensland to compete for a spot in the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo; the largest and richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere.

Unsinkable: Japan's Lost Battleship Trailer (2020)

09 March 2020

October 24, 1944, the world’s greatest battle at sea begins in the Philippines. Japan’s navy gambles on a decisive victory against the United States to turn the tide of World War II.

Once Upon a Time… Contempt Trailer (2009)

21 May 2009

Fourty-six years since the release of Le mépris, Jean-Luc Godard watches the film again to comment on it and its tumultuous production.

Bangkok Desperate Symphony Trailer (2022)

10 April 2022

Nuyorican Básquet Trailer (2017)

13 July 2017

The story of the basketball players that represented Puerto Rico at the San Juan's 1979 Pan Am Games.

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf Trailer (2024)

04 July 2024

Steppenwolf is one of the most legendary and at the same time most enigmatic bands in the history of rock music.

Pourquoi t'as pas d'enfants ? Trailer (2026)

27 February 2026

Putin's Spies Trailer (2025)

25 November 2025

Never before in Russian history has the Russian domestic intelligence services been more powerful than today.

If Pigeons Turned to Gold Trailer (2026)

24 September 2026

Alcohol addiction is a constant in Pepa Lubojacki’s family. In an attempt to find a sisterly-brotherly way of dealing with it, text, long-term observation, beats and AI-animated photos are combined into an unflinching, yet loving form of disclosure.