Subgenre Sampler
Documentary: 3045 Films to Buy & Rent
Destroy All Rational Thought (1998)
- An eclectic patchwork of material to do with William Burroughs and Brion Gysin, including footage from Burroughs films and home–movies, and…
Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y (1998)
- Dir. Johan Grimonprez
- An exploration into the history of airline hijacking, from media spectacle in the 1960's to the present terrorist mainstay. Shot before the 9/11,…
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Autumn Journey (1998)
- Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon
- Interviewed on his 70th birthday the German baritone recollects his life and art in fascinating detail. Tape includes an 85–min concert recital…
Divine Trash (1998)
- Dir. Steve Yeager
- A divine treat for fans of the film–maker John Waters’, this supplements contemporary and archival interviews with rare footage of the…
Endurance (1998)
- Dir. Leslie Woodhead
- Quietly profound docu–drama on the life of the 1996 Olympic 10,000 metre champion, Haile Gebrselassie, gives unique insight into the man behind…
Enrico Caruso: Voice of the Century (1998)
- Biographical documentary exploring the life of the Italian operatic tenor, filmed in Naples and featuring Placido Domingo, Beverly Sills, and Luciano…
Everest (1998)
- The most commercially successful documentary of all time is an astonishing technical achievement, filmed in the giant IMAX format for exhibition in…
Frank Sinatra - His Life and Times (1998)
- Feat. Frank Sinatra
- Comprehensive look at Frank's legendary 50–year career, including phases as radio star, Academy Award–winning actor, and quintessential…
Full Tilt Boogie (1998)
- Dir. Sarah Kelly
- Little more than a 'making of' FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, edited to feature–length to cash in on Tarantino–mania.
Without dramatic meat or…
Gathering, The (1998)
- Dir. Kylie Plunkett
- Document of the popular New Years Eve celebrations at Takaka Hill 1997–8, featuring a variety of dance–music, local DJs and of course,…