Factual Movie Trailers

The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody Trailer (2004)

04 December 2004

The story behind the epic Queen single.

Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress Trailer (2019)

14 July 2019

An account of the last two centuries of the Anthropocene, the Age of Man. How human beings have progressed so much in such a short time through war and the selfish interests of a few, belligerent politicians and captains of industry, damaging the welfare of the majority of mankind, impoverishing the weakest, greedily devouring the limited resources of the Earth.

The Victory Squad Trailer (1966)

01 November 1966

A promotional film about the U.S. Republican party drafting volunteers on Election Day, encouraging their fellow party members to vote and helping them get to their polling place.

On the Path of Glory Trailer (1923)

09 September 1923

It is a documentary film about the last periods of the Turkish War of Independence.

Watermarks - Three Letters from China Trailer (2014)

29 April 2014

Based on three different places, the film portrays the infractions to which people living in modern day China are subjected due to rapid developments: in the deceptively idyllic Yangshuo in the rainy south; in the apocalyptic coal mining site of Wuhai in the parched north; and in Chongqing, the urban behemoth on the Yangtze River.

Blockade Trailer (2006)

02 June 2006

The images comprise only of material Sergei Loznitsa found in the Moscow film archives about the siege of Leningrad during World War II.

Pachamama Trailer (2010)

26 February 2010

The documentary is a journey into the open heart of South America, through the Brazilian forest toward Peru and Bolivia, where is the reality of people historically excluded from the political process of their countries and for the first time ever seek effective participation in shaping their own destiny.

Stanotte a San Pietro Trailer (2016)

27 December 2016

A nocturnal journey through the artistic wonders of Vatican City. Alberto Angela makes us discover famous monuments - such as the dome of St.

I am Von Höfler Variation on Werther Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

How does the process of film-making—like a huge carpet, of a 250 years saga of the Hungarian von Höfler family—render the chosen subject topical, re-liveable?

La nuit de tous les mots Trailer (2025)

06 February 2025

Lips Trailer (2026)

31 May 2026

The story of "Lips" — a wedding band from Sderot that brought the Moroccan language and rhythm from peripheral celebrations to the forefront of the Israeli mainstream.

In Classic Greece Trailer (1916)

06 November 1916

Travelogue released on November 6th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Bukovyna, Ukrainian Land Trailer (1939)

01 April 1939

Dovzhenko and Solntseva's documentary about the Bukovina region.

Lift Like a Girl Trailer (2020)

11 September 2020

An intimate journey into the inner life of an aspiring athlete and the female weightlifting community of Alexandria.

I Will Forget This Day Trailer (2010)

07 August 2010

A confessional documentary about the thoughts of a woman just before her abortion.

BLACKPINK'S SUMMER DIARY [IN SEOUL] Trailer (2020)

31 August 2020

K-pop group BLACKPINK’s vacation in Seoul 2020

As in Heaven so on Earth Trailer (2024)

05 September 2024

Abbess Maria leads the only Orthodox women's monastery in Germany. Together with 13 sisters of international origin, she tries to escape the mundane life while coming closer to God.

Playboy: Strip Search Trailer (1999)

28 September 1999

Playboy has searched the world over to bring you the hottest erotic dancers from the most exclusive gentleman's clubs.

Cocaine Cowboys 2 Trailer (2008)

29 July 2008

Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the "Cocaine Godmother" Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison.

The Competition Trailer (2013)

10 October 2013

A raw account of how some of the world's leading architects, giants such as Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, struggle to beat the competition for the National Art Museum in Andorra.

Everybody Knows... Elizabeth Murray Trailer (2016)

23 April 2016

This tribute to the dynamic artist Elizabeth Murray, an intrinsic figure in New York's contemporary art landscape from the 1970s until the early 2000s, highlights her struggle to balance personal and family ambition with artistic drive in a male-dominated art world.

The Day Called X Trailer (1957)

08 December 1957

Portentously portrays the evacuation of Portland, Oregon, when threatened by a nuclear attack on its state-of-the-art civil defense system.

Video Toy Chest Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Promotional video that came from local Child World/Children's Palace toy store chains in a box that included a bag of Krunchers potato chips.

The Home Movies of Eva Braun Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Notable for providing a bucolic, personal view of high-ranking Nazis. Eva Braun was the longtime romantic companion to Adolf Hitler, as well as a photographer and amateur filmmaker.

Listen Trailer (2017)

02 June 2017

"Listen" is a documentary portrait of revolutionary artist Chaw Ei Then. Exiled from her homeland of Myanmar, she uses visually striking and emotionally unsettling performance art and artwork as a means of dissent, both to express her political views and to give voice to her victimized experience and inner struggles.

Narishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Krakow Trailer (2018)

02 September 2018

Through humour and absurdity, two friends presents critical questions about Jewish identity in the 21st century and the place of Yiddishkayt in that identity.

The Joy of Winning Trailer (2018)

28 August 2018

How to have a happier life and a better world all thanks to maths, in this witty, mind-expanding guide to the science of success with Hannah Fry.

A Few Great Bakeries Trailer (2015)

25 August 2015

Bakeries are popular places. They smell great. They are full of wonderful things to eat, from crusty breads to gooey and sweet treats.

Ulysses S. Grant Trailer (2002)

05 May 2002

As a general, he had fought to preserve the Union. As president, he helped to oversee the transformation from union to nation.

Pascal Trailer (2014)

19 June 2014

Papa Srapa Trailer (2020)

04 December 2020

Papa Srapa is the main shaman of the Russian avant-garde sound. Noise musician known for his insane, mind-blowing noise performances.

Stopping for Death: The Nurses of Wells House Hospice Trailer (2013)

13 April 2013

A year following four hospice nurses who question their calling as they face emotional distress, financial hardships and the possible closure of their facility.

Walking the Changes - Legends of Double Bass in Jazz Trailer (2021)

31 March 2021

Be it the musical expression of Dave Holland, the melodic phrasing of Scott LaFaro, the inventiveness of Charles Mingus or the flawless technique and artistry of Ray Brown, in jazz, as in most music, the bass is the bottom line.

Behind the Britcoms: From Script to Screen Trailer (2011)

05 March 2011

Moira Brooker and Philip Bretherton (Judith and Alastair from As Time Goes By (1992)) host this behind-the-scenes look at the work of the writers behind many of our favorite "Britcoms" (British situation comedies), revealing how their ideas make it to the screen.

The World's Most Expensive Paintings Trailer (2011)

10 July 2011

Art critic Alastair Sooke tracks down the ten most expensive paintings to sell at auction, and investigates the stories behind the astronomic prices art can reach.

Dracula vs. Vampir Trailer (2012)

06 October 2012

In 1970, the iconoclast Jess Franco directs a version of Dracula with Christopher Lee and Klaus Kinski.

Tonino Trailer (2017)

28 December 2017

Low-Tech Trailer (2023)

07 June 2023

What if, before rushing headfront into technology progress, we think twice about it ? As our societies bet on technology outbids, some chose to invest on sobriety : the "low tech".

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports Trailer (1985)

01 March 1985

Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes!

Height of the Kite Trailer (2024)

18 February 2024

In a rural area of Balochistan, on the border of Iran and Pakistan, women can only sing in private rituals.

O Trol Trailer (1975)

10 January 1975

Nava Trailer (1992)

01 January 1992

Basta. Supergame Trailer (2022)

24 May 2022

How does Basta approach work and creativity, where does he get inspiration for musical material? This and many other things are told by friends, colleagues, relatives and friends of the performer - all those who have known Vasily well for many years.

Pasolini On Pasolini Trailer (2023)

27 June 2023

Actor Tilda Swinton and writer Rachel Kushner read from Pasolini’s personal essays and journal entries, in which he reflects on the meaning of cinema in his life and his journey to becoming a maestro of the craft.

Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice Trailer (2020)

08 January 2020

How in 1959, during the heat of the Cold War, the government of the United States decided to create a secret military base located in the far north of Greenland: Camp Century, almost a real town with roads and houses, a nuclear plant to provide power and silos to house missiles aimed at the Soviet Union.

Kiss the Boot Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966

Gerard Malanga on all fours nuzzles and kisses Mary Woronov's leather boots.

Piedad: una roca va al psiquiatra Trailer (2015)

09 December 2015

From the creators of 31 Minutos, here comes the story of a rock that didn't want to grow up...

CODA Trailer (2025)

25 August 2025

High school students form a rock band and find a mentor in Nikolai Alexandrovich Anichkov, a descendant of a noble family who helps them prepare for their performances.

National Garden Trailer (2009)

19 March 2009

A filmmaker spends a year in the national garden of Athens, Greece and discovers the secret life of this place, by following several characters who seek refuge in its serene setting.

The Art of Storytelling Part #1 Trailer (2025)

06 December 2025

Supersapiens: the Rise of the Mind Trailer (2017)

03 June 2017

Hallelujah Anyway, Anyway Trailer (2021)

16 March 2021

"For almost three decades, I’ve been making visual art with New York City at its center. I’m especially drawn to everyday moments that, when you focus on them, have unexpected emotional power: the riveted expressions of lunchgoers scanning a salad bar, the split-second disorientation of commuters emerging from the subway onto the street.

The Black Creoles: Memories and Identities Trailer (2011)

18 August 2011

This feature documentary gives voice to the Creole people from Nicaragua and Costa Rica who have lived in resistance to colonialism, and now struggle to maintain their identity.

The Chiefs Trailer (2004)

07 October 2004

This is the true story of five brawling hockey players, who live in the back of a hockey arena and fight their way to heroic status in the most violent league in the world.

From Far Away Trailer (2006)

03 August 2006

Aus der Ferne is a personal travelogue, a documentary about a trip through Turkey. Thomas Arslan, who filmed the journey himself, undertook the trip in May/June 2005.

Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons Trailer (2010)

10 August 2010

In this hour-long documentary, Oxford academic Janina Ramirez tours the country in search of Anglo-Saxon art treasures.

Into My Life Trailer (2018)

20 April 2018

Growing up in the largest affordable housing cooperative in Brooklyn, Cassandra’s world was artfully framed by her mother’s Super-8 camera.

Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler Trailer (2018)

24 December 2018

Weiß wie Schnee Trailer (2008)