An Accidental Studio

A tragedy shatters the idyllic world of a family living off-grid in the Norwegian wilderness.

Captivating insight into the controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous for her Nazi propaganda.

A candid portrait of a literary sensation that’s as enchanting as O’Brien’s wonderful novels.

A creative artist couple navigate love and ageing in this brave, fascinating documentary.

Discover unfamiliar histories of Vietnam through Esther Johnson’s poetic documentary on the country’s love affair with the motorbike.

Celestial sonic odyssey charting the cult Scottish band’s expansive career from the mid-90s to their tenth studio album written during lockdown.

Johan Grimonprez’s involving film essay, anchored by the rhythm of American jazz, reveals disturbing truths about the decolonial struggle between global political powers.

Jens Meurer’s bittersweet portrait of Cromer during the Brexit crossroads is also an affectionate homage to British theatrical escapism.

Raoul Peck’s sorrowful portrait of Ernest Cole, the first photographer to expose the horrors of apartheid to the world.

If you are a fan of the ZX Spectrum, grew up in the 80s or 90s or just love video games then this film is for you!

Discover unfamiliar histories of Vietnam through Esther Johnson’s poetic documentary on the country’s love affair with the motorbike.

A creative artist couple navigate love and ageing in this brave, fascinating documentary.

Terry Gilliam battles with obsession and self-doubt in this poignant, insightful documentary on the making of his long-anticipated screen adaptation of Don Quixote.

With the series in full flow, the fifth episode showcases some splendid interplay between the team – plus some sumptuous mugging from David Jason.

Highlights in this episode include the terrific ‘Art Gallery’ sketch, with a Gumby-esque Terry Jones exhibited as a living art work.

The last show of the first series sees everybody larking about somewhat.

Here we meet Michael Palin’s prototype unhelpful shop assistant (a distinct precursor of many future Python characters), plus the Bonzos ripping up the stage with The Sound of Music.

A more adult tone creeps into some of the sketches, in this second episode of the seminal series.

The only surviving Series 2 episode features an abundance of sketches that move fast, are neatly shot, slickly written and very amusing indeed.

A tragedy shatters the idyllic world of a family living off-grid in the Norwegian wilderness.

Captivating insight into the controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous for her Nazi propaganda.

A candid portrait of a literary sensation that’s as enchanting as O’Brien’s wonderful novels.

Steve Coogan is superb as a disillusioned teacher whose life is turned upside-down when he rescues a penguin in turbulent 1970s Argentina.

An online scam leads to deadly consequences in Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s chilling tech thriller.

Tensions rise in a frenzied New York diner, in this loose reworking of Arnold Wesker’s 1957 play.