Documentary Short Movies

Take a journey with master graphic novelist Joann Sfar as he finds inspiration in his Algerian-Jewish heritage and the lively streets and cafes of...

Pelicans frolic around and in a pool. A keeper comes to feed them.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series provides an introduction to the whooping crane.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

Released in 1901

"CATANAS POINT - A Surf Documentary" portrays the reality of the sport of surfing in Angola and compares it with what surfing was like in Brazil from...

The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...

This traditionally ethnographic sequence film focuses on the negotiations betwen representatives of two families during a payment of bridewealth. In...

A lyrical and haunting portrait of reindeer herding in the twilight expanses of the Lappish wilderness.

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

What is the difference between a story and a good story? In this short documentary, ten of the greatest screenwriters in Brazil answer this and other...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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...

The powerful story of a couple who's hopes of having a child went from infertility, to a miracle, to tragedy.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

Released in 1901