Documentary cinema’s continued rise in popularity in recent years has been remarkable, with filmmakers stretching the boundaries of the format, tone and style of non-fiction films. This selection celebrates the variety of the genre and is a formidable way to travel the world, see strange and unusual sights, and delve into fascinating stories.

Highlights include Faceless, which looks at the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests; Fathom, which examines how whales communicate; and Laurent Garnier: Off the Record.

 

View all films in the Documentaries strand here.