It's one of the least successful genres in cinemas, but also the one that contains the most nuggets. Documentary is a genre in a class of its own, always close to reality and sometimes attempting to push the boundaries of simple reporting by creating a true work of cinema. Some filmmakers specialize in this genre, while others alternate between fiction and documentary. In fact, some of the world's greatest directors, renowned for their fiction films, have gone on to produce prodigious documentaries, such as Martin Scorsese, Werner Herzog and Agnès Varda.
There are lots of good reasons to go and see documentaries at the cinema. First of all, it's a great way to learn more about subjects that interest you. Documentaries can give you new perspectives on historical events, fascinating personalities or complex subjects. Documentary is a vast genre and can take many different forms: portraiture, archival illustration, live footage, and more.
They can also make you think about important issues of our time, and help you realize the impact of our actions on the world around us. Finally, watching documentaries in the cinema is a unique, immersive experience that allows you to immerse yourself in a subject in a deeper way than watching a documentary on TV or a computer screen.
Discover below our selection of documentaries currently showing in cinemas and coming soon.
- This list is regularly updated -
L'Ombre du Commandant, Daniela Völker's documentary to be released in November
Daniela Völker's documentary The Shadow of the Commander explores the confrontation between Rudolf Höss's son and his father's story, in cinemas November 6, 2024. [Read more]
Piece By Piece - documentary on Pharrell Williams in Lego animation: Our opinion and trailer
Piece By Piece, the animated Lego® film about the life of Pharrell Williams, arrives in cinemas on November 20, 2024. Starring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Timberlake, this feature-length film revisits the artist's career, brick by brick. [Read more]
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron: a unique behind-the-scenes look at Studio Ghibli
This documentary by Kaku Arakawa explores the making of Miyazaki's latest film, with privileged behind-the-scenes access to Studio Ghibli and seven years of archives. Available exclusively in cinemas on November 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
A great program to discover without delay!
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