Documentary Short Movies

Dark matter, which makes up 85% of the matter in the Universe, remains one of the greatest mysteries in physics. A team of scientists are using...

1906, produced by Charles Urban, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Is the past the future we want ? The race to get back to normal made us question this very idea of normalcy itself – Is it normal that our...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Documentary on the making of "The Searchers" (1956), starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford, with outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on July 27th, 1919.

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

A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...

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...

Through one woman's experience as an adopted person and also as a mother who relinquished her child in 1971, this documentary highlights the many...

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.

The goats of the Grimsel are almost as famous as the Hospice itself, and form a most attractive picture among the bleak and desolate surroundings.

In this documentary Edo Maajka, Bosnian hip hop star talks about war, his life as a refugee, war crimes, forgiving and making peace, nationalism,...

Released on the 20th of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 13th of August, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.