20 documentaries for expanding horizons

biography of famous people

Spielberg

• United States, 2017.
• IMDb: 7,7.

A three-hour interview with Steven Spielberg, the American director, who gave the world "Jaws," "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List" and other good films. In a frank conversation Spielberg talks about his childhood, the first attempts to make a film, relationships with famous colleagues and at the same time is divided into professional secrets.

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Become Warren Buffett

• United States, 2017.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The documentary about Warren Buffett - a man who through perseverance, willpower and determination became one of the richest men on the planet.

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Diana: the story of her words

• United Kingdom, 2017.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Princess Diana died in a car accident 20 years ago, but the details of her life interested people so far. This sensational interview Princess shares secrets with his teacher relationships in the royal family, many of whom previously carefully hidden.

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David Lynch: A Life in Art

• US, Denmark, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,2.

measured monologue David Lynch, The most mysterious director of modernity, life, sources of inspiration, meditation, and ways to search for ideas. This interview will feel the original vision of the world and directed to begin to better understand his work.

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geniuses

• United States, 2015.
• IMDb: 8,1.

Film series on important scientific and technological discoveriesRadically changed the modern world. Lamp, the first computer, the atomic bomb, iPhone - these and many other inventions and their creators, and will be devoted to a series of programs.

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Janice: Little girl sad

• United States, 2015.
• IMDb: 7,5.

The story about the short but eventful life Janis Joplin, American rock singer and queen of the blues. This documentary is based on the letters that Joplin's lifetime writing to close friends, family and colleagues.

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Films about the world

hunters

• United Kingdom, 2015.
• IMDb: 9,4.

This documentary thriller about the hunt in the wild. As predators looking for prey, some tactics used to catch it, what tricks are the victim to avoid being eaten - find out all the details of the hunt in the forests, the deserts, underwater and in the air.

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Gene height, or how to go on Everest

• Russia, 2017.
• Rating: 8.1.

Documentary film about the conquest of Mount Everest from the Tibetan side. Russian expedition, accompanied by a film crew, makes an exciting and exhausting ascent to the mountain from the foot up to the top.

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Earth 2

• United Kingdom, 2016.
• IMDb: 9,1.

Rare shooting poorly known parts of the world, allowing to plunge into the life of wildlife. I had never before been able to explore the mountains, islands, jungles, deserts and pastures in as much detail.

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Blue planet 2

• United Kingdom, 2017.
• IMDb: 9,6.

Stunningly beautiful film about the mysteries lurking in the sea and ocean depths. You will learn what is hidden under the water, observe the life of inhabitants of the deep sea and enjoy the pristine beauty of the plant world.

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Air Force: a wonderful time of the year

• United Kingdom, 2016.
• IMDb: 8,3.

The film is about changing the behavior of animals, depending on the time of year and climate. Heat, cold, humidity, drought - you will learn how animals adapt to different environmental conditions and plan ahead for the change of seasons.

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Films about art

Secrets "Game of Thrones"

• United States, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Interesting tour of the mysterious behind the scenes of the popular fantasy saga "Game of Thrones». Learn how to go shooting episodes, as images of the characters are, what events are happening behind the scenes, and the difficulties encountered in an adaptation of George RR Martin.

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Abstract: The art of design

• United States, 2017.
• IMDb: 8,5.

Documentary series from Netflix, dedicated to the talented designers of today. Find out who creates covers for The New Yorker, who comes up with the design of sneakers Nike and Fiat cars, and thanks to whom more we see the world the way it is.

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box Warhol

• United States, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Parents Lisan Skyler, who shot the film, were collectors. In 1964, they were for 1000 dollars acquired the infamous work of Andy Warhol - a sculpture Brillo soap boxes. Learn how a few years later was a family heirloom in the global auction and raised the price to $ 3 million.

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Films about Health

What is health

• United States, 2017.
• IMDb: 8,0.

Film-investigation of a secret conspiracy of medical and pharmaceutical corporations. The authors believe that these institutions are interested in the fact that people often hurt and bought more and more medication. To do this, their health must somehow hurt - and then come to the aid of harmful products supermarkets.

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Abortion: women tell

• United States, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Does women's right to abortion? Is it legal to forbid her to get rid of an unwanted child? This circumstantial interview discusses different points of view. It is based on true stories of women: those who for various reasons to terminate the pregnancy, and those who kept the fruit.

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Stories of life and technology

billionaire secrets

• United States, 2015.
• IMDb: 8,8.

Robert Durst - eccentric American tycoon and prime suspect in a series of unsolved crimes. All the evidence points to him, but for the past 30 years Durst wine has not been proved. In the film, he gives an exclusive interview that finally puts everything in its place.

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darknet

• United States, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Series adaptation of the Japanese documentary drama Torihada. It tells about the shady side of the Internet, is hidden from casual users. Cybercrime, biohaking, illegal transactions, pornography - find out what hides darknet.

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Genius Stephen Hawking

• United Kingdom, 2016.
• IMDb: 7,6.

a team of volunteers under the guidance of the great Stephen Hawking understands the mysteries of the universe and learns to respond to the most complex issues of concern to humanity.

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fifteen-year history

• United States, 2017.
• IMDb: 7,3.

The film is about an old traditional quinceañera rite through which the girl Hispanic. They perform it in the fifteenth day to mark the transition to adulthood. Five of the girls say that means to them this holiday, which is followed by a new stage.

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