Keyword: biography

A Bullet for Pretty Boy

4.5

1970

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A biography of Charles \Pretty Boy\ Floyd, a gangster who started his career at a young age after seeking revenge for his fathers murder.

Becoming Warren Buffett

7.6

2017

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The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.

The Rise of Catherine the Great

6.4

1934

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Straightforward biography of the Russian Empress, up to her assumption of the throne.

Gierek

4.3

2022

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A film about a man with a breakthrough history of Poland in the background. Edward Gierek is one of the most important figures of the 20th century in the collective memory of Polish people. Even though he stands in line with notables like John Paul II, Jozef Pilsudski or Lech Walesa, film industry hasnt noticed him yet. Janusz Iwanowski and Jolanta Owczarczyk, producers, decided to fill this gap. The film is set in the years 1970-1982, when Edward Gierek becomes First Secretary of the Central Committee of the PZPR (Central Committee of the Polish United Workers Party) until his internment. It wont be a political film. The audience will see Edward Gierek behind the scenes of his political power. Family relations that have never seen the light of day are an essential part of this story. The filming was preceded by months of preparations and rehearsals with actors as well as appearance transformations. The film was shot in the South of Poland: in Katowice, Ustron, Zawiercie, as well as in Warsaw, Deblin and the Imperial Shipyard in Gdansk.

Father of the Milky Way Railroad

6.4

2023

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Masajiro Miyazawa owns and runs a pawn shop for generations. His first son is Kenji and his daughter is Toshi Miyazawa. Kenji is supposed to take over the pawn shop as the first son, but he refuses. Masajiro is soft on his son. Meanwhile, Toshi is smart and wise. She gives advice to her father and her older brother. One day, Toshi gets sick.

Dean Martin: King of Cool

6.3

2021

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The story of Dean Martin.

Selena Gomez: Living the Dream

4

2014

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Follow Selenas journey from child phenomenon to international sensation, with interviews from showbiz experts and Gomez herself. Selena Gomez is living the dream.

Larisa

6.1

1980

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A loving film tribute to Russian filmmaker Larisa Shepitko, who died tragically in a car accident in 1979 at the age of 40. This documentary by her husband, Elem Klimov, includes excerpts from all of Shepitkos films, and her own voice is heard talking about her life and art.

Destined for Blues

6.9

2005

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The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Diana - The Woman Inside

7.9

2017

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Twenty years after Dianas death, this major new documentary rewrites many of the myths of her legacy. Rather than portraying Diana as unhappy, at war with the Royal family and herself; and suffering a tragically death - we discover an exceptional woman who changed the future of the Royal family forever. With a cast who knew Diana intimately, including Ken Wharfe, Dianas long term Protection Officer, her personal trainer, ballet teacher, spiritual healer and personal friends, Diana - The Woman Inside highlights Diana as a woman and mother, rather than just a tragic icon.

Elaine Stritch at Liberty

8.5

2002

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Elaine Stritchs one-woman show which won her a 2002 Tony. Filmed at the Old Vic Theatre in London, she traces her roots from The New School to Broadway star.

The Last Movie Painter

6.8

2022

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A thrilling journey through the world of Renato Casaro, one of the most important living illustrators that the worlds film poster industry has ever known.