Biographical Documentary Movies

Very few Icons have at once embodied the Myths of their own country while revealing its contradictions: heiress of the Hollywood star system and muse...

The life of the "King of Football" Pelé is shown through testimonials from former players, friends and important celebrities of the time....

This is a story of a seemingly quiet and unobtrusive man, author of a colossal and partly unfinished literary work. We will try to trace back to the...

Chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general...

Meryl Streep is one of the most versatile and successful actresses of all time and is still considered a superstar after 50 years of career. She...

This visionary music documentary traces the turbulent, transcendent life of Gregg Allman — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s...

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...

Sean Penn is almost a living legend. His filmography paints a picture of an 'other America': the lower class, the oppressed and the outsiders....

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...

This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life growing up all the way until...

Rihanna's rise to global pop icon seems like a fairytale and makes her the most important representative of her home country Barbados. The film tells...

The 1960s opened with La Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini and its unforgettable lead: Marcello Mastroianni. The actor seemed to glide effortlessly...

With his grizzled moustache and chiselled features, Charles Bronson is the embodiment of a slightly archaic, brooding and almost reactionary...

More than anyone in the cynical film industry, legendary artist Robert Redford embodies the United States' brightest side: perseverance,...

A fascinating journey through the life of Israeli artist Dani Karavan, an irreverent and charismatic creator, recognized worldwide for radically...