Historical Figure Movies

The extraordinary life and career of the Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, a brilliant and charismatic, but also rebellious, favorite son of...

based on the true story of Freddie Knoller, a young man fleeing Vienna during the rise of Nazi Germany, set in 1940s Paris, unfolding against the...

A documentary on Chang Apana, the Chinese-Hawaiian police officer who was the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan.

The life of Moses as told through the Book of Exodus, the imagination of a dying boy, and the ballads of his father.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Matisse's birth and of the exhibition at the Center Pompidou which will be dedicated to him in 2020, this...

The first American space station Skylab is found in pieces scattered in Western Australia. Putting these pieces back together and re-tracing the...

A sequel to the 2011 "Going to the Store" and 2013 "Late for Meeting" animated short films, which feature a silly, disjointed journey in the...

After Seonjo passes away, Prince Gwanghae ascends to the throne. But he indulges himself in dissolute orgies, neglecting his duties as the king....

The life and work of stage designer ADOLPHE APPIA, originator of the most profound agitations in contemporary theatre. Through the dynamic...

Once described by the press as "one of the most controversial figures on the Australian art scene", avant-garde poet and playwright Christopher...

In 1850 the Italian dancer Maria Baderna arrives at Brazil, her fame and the scandals she provokes turns her name in a common expression. The film...

Elisabeth of Austria is a German movie with Lil Dagover as royalty Elisabeth who has many men to choose from.

This is a splendid little sleeper of a movie. Ernie Kovacs was one of the giants of early television. I think he would be pleased with the way Jeff...

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife...

A series of figure studies using high-speed HD video, and inspired by the works of Eadweard Muybridge and Etienne-Jules Marey.

The great awakening in the Colonies in the spring of 1775; the patriotic activities of Samuel Adams and John Hancock; the midnight ride of Paul...