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1. Immortal Beloved (1994)
R | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The life and death of the legendary Ludwig van Beethoven. Besides all the work he is known for, the composer once wrote a famous love letter to a nameless beloved, and the movie tries to ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege
Votes: 23,350 | Gross: $9.91M
2. Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 92 min | Biography, Drama
A writer takes a backwards look at the life of his unlikely friend Stuart, a homeless alcoholic who experienced a traumatic event in his childhood.
Director: David Attwood | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Nicola Duffett, Claire-Louise Cordwell
Votes: 10,184
3. Experimenter (2015)
PG-13 | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1961, famed social psychologist Stanley Milgram conducted a series of radical behavior experiments that tested ordinary humans' willingness to obey authority.
Director: Michael Almereyda | Stars: John Palladino, Anthony Edwards, Jim Gaffigan, Peter Sarsgaard
Votes: 17,522 | Gross: $0.16M
4. Biography (1987– )
60 min | Documentary, Biography
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 1,601
5. Kelebegin Rüyasi (2013)
138 min | Biography, Drama, History
In a small Turkish town, two young tuberculous poets try to survive while publishing their poems. As they both fall in love, their life would never be the same.
Director: Yilmaz Erdogan | Stars: Kivanç Tatlitug, Mert Firat, Belçim Bilgin, Farah Zeynep Abdullah
Votes: 20,254
6. Yunus Emre (2015– )
70 min | Biography, History
As Mongol invasions are getting more frequent, Yunus travels to Nallihan where he establishes himself as Seldjuk official. After joining Taptuk Emre's dergâh (dervish monastery), he proceeds to follow his journey on becoming a dervish.
Stars: Gökhan Atalay, Payidar Tüfekçioglu, Baran Akbulut, Mehmet Çepiç
Votes: 2,011
7. Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Director: Frank H. Woodward | Stars: Robin Atkin Downes, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 1,577
8. Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka (2013)
137 min | Biography, History
This movie follows the life of Soekarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, from his childhood until he managed to proclaimed Indonesian freedom with M. Hatta in 1945.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Ario Bayu, Muhammad Abbe, Moch. Achir, Norman R. Akyuwen
Votes: 446
9. Zeiten ändern Dich (2010)
94 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The life story of German gangsta rapper, Bushido.
Director: Uli Edel | Stars: Bushido, Moritz Bleibtreu, Reza Brojerdi, Karoline Schuch
Votes: 5,189
10. KidPoker (2015 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Daniel Negreanu, the man, the legend, and the subject of this documentary that promises to take you into the mind and soul of one of the greatest poker players to have ever graced the felt.
Directors: Gary Davis, Francine Watson | Stars: Daniel Negreanu, Mike Negreanu, Oren Farkash, Regev Farkash
Votes: 702
11. Merhaba Güzel Vatanim (2019)
99 min | Biography, Drama
"Merhaba Güzel Vatanim - Hello, My Beautiful Homeland", the script of which was written by Ahmet Ümit, tells the life story of the famous Turkish poet Nâzim Hikmet. At the same time, the ... See full summary »
Director: Cengiz Özkarabekir | Stars: Yetkin Dikinciler, Serkan Altintas, Berna Laçin, Pelin Batu
Votes: 161
12. Biography: I Want My MTV (2019)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Music
In 1981, a new channel burst onto the rising spectrum of cable TV offerings. It became a touchstone for young people and a new format for musicians and filmmakers to show off their talents.
Directors: Tyler Measom, Patrick Waldrop | Stars: Tori Amos, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Ayeroff, Frank Paul Bacon
Votes: 136
13. Mavi Gözlü Dev (2007)
118 min | Biography, Drama
This is a story of the great Turkish poet Nâzim Hikmet, the poet of struggle and combat, the poet of passion and love. Having adopted communism as his life philosophy, he reflects his ... See full summary »
Director: Biket Ilhan | Stars: Yetkin Dikinciler, Dolunay Soysert, Özge Özberk, Nil Günal
Votes: 1,414
14. Lady Gaga: Marry the Night (2011 Video)
14 min | Short, Music, Musical
Short film for Lady Gaga's "Marry The Night".
Director: Lady Gaga | Stars: Lady Gaga, Christina Grady, Brian Stover, David Lei Brandt
Votes: 914
15. Searching for Valentina-the world of Guido Crepax (2019)
80 min | Documentary, Biography
Valentina the creature of Guido Crepax, the elegant and sophisticated, erotic dream for men, a symbol for women of independence, charm, and seduction. An amazing biographical odyssey, ... See full summary »
Director: Giancarlo Soldi | Stars: Tinto Brass, Milo Manara, Mario Martone, Jose Munoz
Votes: 9
16. Zac Efron: The Ultimate Idol (2009 Video)
60 min | Biography
Get to know the real Zac Efron with this documentary that journeys to the star's real-life school and hometown, where longtime friends share their insights on the hunky High School Musical ... See full summary »
Director: Shara Angell | Stars: Jeff Ballard, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Shankman
Votes: 12
17. Charbel: The Movie (2009)
104 min | Biography
Life of saint monk Charbel Makhluf
Director: Nabil Lebbos | Stars: Antoine Balabane, Elie Mitri, Julia Kassar, Ghassan Estephan
Votes: 31
18. Fuck Haneke (II) (2020)
83 min | Documentary, Biography
A dichotomic experimental biography that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, questioning cinema itself while it's director shares his thoughts, insecurities, experiences with crohn's disease, past traumas and love for cinema.
Director: Joao Ribeiro | Stars: Diamantina da Luz Canuto, Joao Ribeiro
19. Por Toda Minha Vida (2006– )
Biography, Drama, Music
Stars: Fernanda Lima, Nelson Motta, Paulo Carvalho, Rômulo Estrela
Votes: 28
20. Our American Sweetheart
Biography, Drama | Announced
Deals with Mary Pickford's life, her personal and career struggles, to the end of her life at her home 'Pickfair'.
Director: Thomas R. Bond II | Stars: Gary Lockwood, Aimee-Lynn Chadwick, Taryn Southern, Samantha Lockwood
21. Unauthorized: The Harvey Weinstein Project (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
An uncensored look at the life and work of film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Director: Barry Avrich | Stars: Matt Affleck, Ken Auletta, Peter Bart, Peter Biskind
Votes: 305
22. Xico Stockinger (2012)
86 min | Documentary, Biography
Xico Stockinger migrates to Brazil after World War I. He dreams of becoming an airplane pilot, but his Austrian origin prevents him from graduating when Brazil enters World War II. He ... See full summary »
Director: Frederico Mendina | Stars: Xico Stockinger, José Francisco Alves, Iberê Camargo, Bruno Giorgi
23. V.Silvestrov (2020)
143 min | Documentary
The documentary film dedicated to the prominent Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov. It is an observation, a confession and, most of all, a story of great talent set against the backdrop of uncertain times.
Director: Sergey Bukovsky | Star: Valentin Silvestrov
24. Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman (2009 Video)
34 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Leonard Maltin, Michael Sragow, Rudy Behlmer, David Stenn
Votes: 24
25. National Theatre Live: Fela! (2011)
173 min | Biography, Music
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, exploring the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Directors: Bill T. Jones, Nick Wickham | Stars: Lydie Alberto, Sherinne Kayra Anderson, Jonathan Andre, Rolan Bell
Votes: 9
26. Imtithal (1972)
120 min | Drama
Director: Hasan El-Emam | Stars: Adel Adham, Magda El-Khatib, Nour El-Sherif
Votes: 10
27. Bazyl (2020)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
Oleh Bazylevych, the favorite forward of Kyiv Dynamo fans, could have remained just a player in the history of Ukrainian football. But he decided to become a coach. And it was the beginning... See full summary »
Director: Roman Shirman
28. Roy Walker: Beyond A Joke (2019)
59 min | Documentary
Roy Walker, one of Northern Ireland's most popular comedians, reflects on the extraordinary highs and lows of his remarkable life as he approaches his 80th birthday.
Director: Brian Henry Martin | Stars: Roy Walker, Josie Walker, Chris Moyles, Shaun Ryder
29. Bram Stoker agus Dracula (2011 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
A look at the life of Bram Stoker and the various influences on the creation of his most famous novel and character, 'Dracula'.
Director: Keith O'Grady | Star: Carleen Melaugh
Votes: 9
30. Pin Down Girl: The Story of Ethel Brown (2008)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Biography
Pin Down Girl is a slice of Ethel Brown's life. Ethel found glamour, trave, friendship, money and disillusionment as a "Girl Wrester" from 1950 to 1956.
Director: Fyffe Aschenbrenner
31. La quarta parca (2019)
14 min | Documentary, Short
"The Fourth Parcae" is a film documentary that takes place in Geneva, in Switzerland. The main character, Sabina Cervoni, member of Exit, provides assistance to whoever chooses to take its own life legally.
Director: Angelica Gallo
32. What'd I Say?: A Tribute to Ray Charles (2004 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Jeff Simpson | Stars: Jools Holland, Jesse Jackson, Elton John, Mable John
33. W. B. Yeats: A Tribute (1950)
21 min | Short, Biography
Directors: Georg Fleischmann, J.D. Sheridan | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Micheál MacLiammóir, Siobhan McKenna
34. Quatre-mains (2020)
Short
Child of victims and child of perpetrators, yet they became friends for life. Simon Gronowski and Koenraad lost almost everything in World War II, but they found each other. Lawyer Simon ... See full summary »
Director: Lander Haverals
35. El tiempo robado. Tomás Salvador González (2020)
79 min | Documentary
Stolen Time is a biographical sketch of Tomás Salvador González, renowned poet and writer from Zamora, a polyphonic portrait of an exceptional human being drawn from the voices of those who... See full summary »
Director: Juan Carlos Rivas | Stars: Pedro Almeida, Miguel Bermejo, Imanol Bértolo, Miguel Casado
38. Nguoi dep Tay Do (1996)
50 min | Biography, Drama
Stars: Mai Huynh, Thanh Tri, Tu Trinh, Viet Trinh
39. Untitled Kuei Kuei Augmented Movie
Thriller | Pre-production
The real life story of Kuei Kuei told from a different lens.
Star: Kuei Kuei
40. Preludij sumanutosti (2013)
14 min | Short
While writing a screenplay for his next film, a young director must face himself which will take the original idea of the film into the whole new extremes.
Director: Toni Juricic | Stars: Antonio Baskijera, Dean Cukon, Mauro Licul, Jean Petric
Votes: 42
41. One of the Miracles: The Inge Meyring Smith Story (2010)
96 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
From German Holocaust survivor to American Civil Rights early-education pioneer, the life that Hitler sought to destroy became the light of learning for thousands of children.
Director: Clay Stafford
42. The Chalice Symphony (2015)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Instrument craftsman Andy Cavatorta and his team spent a year designing and building four unique instruments that each utilize the Stella Chalice in a different way to make music.
Director: Dustin Cohen | Stars: Andy Cavatorta, Dann Gallucci, Matt Maust, Nathan Willett
44. Texas Tales and Legends (2000 TV Short)
18 min | Short, Biography
The life and times of legendary casino owner, Lester "Benny" Binion.
Director: Andrew Librizzi | Stars: Barry Corbin, Shane Petterman, Sam Presley, Rachel Kelly
46. Palliser (2009)
12 min | Short, Biography
A documentary film that attempts to capture a portrait of Anthony Palliser, one of the premier figurative painters alive today. Through interviews with Palliser and with some of his most ... See full summary »
Director: Winn Coslick | Stars: Gil Donaldson, Pierre Gagnaire, Anthony Palliser, Charlotte Rampling
Votes: 6
47. Living in an animal farm (2020)
2 min | Short
A man sits on the couch of his home. He watches various programs on television among them several politicians. Ultimately what world we live? In a perceived world or just on an animal farm?
Director: Stathis Papadimitriou | Star: Thanos Kapsorachis
49. Pasolini's Last Words (2012)
61 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This elegiac essay explores the year leading up to Pier Paolo Pasolini's murder in 1975. Through staging scenes from his last, unfinished novel, to exploring his polemical essays, and his ... See full summary »
Director: Cathy Lee Crane | Stars: Lee Delong, Bochay Drum, Amanda Setton
Votes: 14