Documentary Portrait Movies

Jean Gabin took his first steps in cinema in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame thanks to his striking naturalness. Having become a star, he made his...

Johnny Depp started off as a punk band guitarist, turning to acting to help pay the bills. But his dabbling catapulted him to global fame and there...

The story of the life, loves and work of US writer Patricia Highsmith (1921-95), told through her unpublished diaries, her own voice and that of...

In 1978, a young unknown singer with a flute-like voice captivated the world with Wuthering Heights, a song inspired by Emily Brontë's novel of...

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story reveals the extraordinary rise, sudden disappearance, and resurgence of trailblazing Black trans soul singer...

A few moments in the life of a young woman, torn between her daily boredom, her secret torments, and her memories of the past.

A feature-length documentary about François Cavanna—creator of the publications Charlie Hebdo and Hara-Kiri—who passed away on...

Shadows have followed Harvey Keitel wherever he went, from his blasphematory childhood, to the army and his iconic roles in films such as...

A documentary film about the renowned football coach of our times Mircea Lucescu. The film examines the football philosophy of the world-class sports...

Roland Emmerich himself and many of his companions provide insights into his life. With films such as Independence Day, 2012, and The Day After...

At 80 years old, German director and photographer Wim Wenders talks about his unwavering joy in creating and telling stories. From "Paris, Texas" to...

Life and times of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, famous French pilot and even more famous writer who disappeared on a routine reconnaissance flight during...

This film sketches a very personal and decidedly political portrait of the Iron Lady who left the greatest mark on the UK, alongside Queen Elizabeth...

To tell the story of Joseph Kessel is to tell the story of the entire 20th century. He lived a thousand lives in one: reporter, novelist, exile,...

A documentary film-portrait about a former literature teacher from Tulskaya oblast, Russia who has now become a famous porn actress and video blogger...

For one year, Léon Marchand allows cameras to follow him through competitions, studies, family life, and growing fame. Through an intimate...