Documentary Short Movies

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

Released in 1901

The indigenous people of the Darién Gap rainforest work with conservationists to use their heritage and traditions to protect the endangered...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

In Caribou in the Archive, rustic VHS home video of a Cree woman hunting caribou in the 1990s is combined with NFB archival film footage of northern...

A Hong Kong Newt once resided in a narrow irrigation channel, believing it would be confined there forever. However, an unexpected flood swept it...

Thousands of abandoned animals fight to survive every day. Faced with this reality, there are people dedicated to pouring their hearts into helping...

1. Jaffa from the Sea. The Port of Jerusalem. 2. Through the Rocks and Surf. The Syrian boatmen shooting the narrows. 3. The Landing Stage. Showing...

"Tale in a teacup"- a short documentary on England's love affair with tea.

A short documentary about the April 17 1912 eclipse, which was partially visible in Italy.

Released on January 5th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

The old bus "Tired Theodore" came into service in 1954 and operated for long periods along the line Lumparland - Mariehamn. One summer day a number...

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Visiting the home of Marija Janeković in Petrinja on 24th April 2013.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A man wanders around an abandoned hospital. Years after their last encounter, someone whose life he saved seeks him out in his old office, so that...

This a fun behind-the-scenes featurette that looks back on the creation and continuing popularity of the show. Several members of the crew discuss...

Programmers, filmmakers, and attendees past and present chart the history of BFI Flare to mark its 40th anniversary, from parties to politics. ...

What is a home? Can a body become a home? This short film tries to answer these questions about the construction of our identities through the...

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...