Culture Documentaries

An exploration of different forms of body modification, including extreme tattooing, scarification, piercing and suspension, plastic surgery and more. Warning: contains graphic footage of surgery and modification.

Peter Greenaway’s rich film essay persuasively argues that Rembrandt's famous painting, The Night Watch, contains an accusation of murder. He analyses the mysteries in the work that may have caused Rembrandt’s downfall.

Nisa Ward’s film seeks to expose the hidden realities of hunting – via footage of hunters’ aggressive interactions with hunt monitors and their effect on other inhabitants of the countryside – and show what a repeal of the ban would mean.

A documentary exploring the ideas and techniques of Dogme 95 director Lars Von Trier during the making of his Dancer in the Dark takes a dramatic turn when leading lady Björk quits the production midway through.

Making-of documentary about Lars von Trier's experimental drama Dogville, highlighting the growing tension between the director and his acting troupe, including Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall and Paul Bettany.