San Pietro (1945)

The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. This documentary film follows 75 U.S. soldiers who have sustained debilitating emotional trauma and ... See full summary »

A cinematic record of US military operations on the Aleutian Island of Adak to retake Japanese occupied Kiska.

Documentary made by the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened.

The official World War II US Government film statement defining the various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought.

Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.

Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.

A compilation of selected bits of archival footage put to a narration of news reports describing the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

A surrealistic documentary portrait of the region of Las Hurdes, a remote region of Spain where civilisation has barely developed, showing how the local peasants try to survive without even the most basic utilities and skills.

Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, Germany. On their way ... See full summary »

China's first horror film, this is loosely based on The Phantom of the Opera. A disfigured musical genius roams a traditional Chinese opera house, punishing those who offend him.

A new man joins the civilian firefighters at a London unit during the Second World War. He meets his fellow firemen and firewomen, manages to enjoy some leisure time with them, and then ... See full summary »