Documentary Short Movies

A five-year-old boy is completely uninterested in food, which results in conflicts with his mother. The effort she invests in feeding him is equal to...

Documentary footage showing the alligator in several stages of growth, from babyhood to a ripe old age; a film taken at an alligator farm in...

Soon enough humankind will ascend to space. Who can join that mission? Who has to stay behind? In some places it has already started. Men and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

Released on November 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...

Released in 1901.

On the 23rd of June 2016 Britain voted to leave the European Union. Who Are We? is a re-working of material from a BBC television debate transmitted...

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

The Oldest Heart is a short documentary that follows the inspiring journey of Australia’s oldest female amateur boxer, Lyn Joy Mills, who at...

"She Climbs to Conquer" shot by W.J. Oliver, was a noteworthy film which gained well merited acclaim. Made in 1933 it pictured the climb of Georgia...

Released on September 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on August 28th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in 1901

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

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This Traveltalk series short visits Sydney, Australia and its harbour.