Films By Itinerary
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
Philippe Cousteau Sr.
This award-winning episodic documentary chronicles the aquatic explorations of renowned sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of his ship, the Calypso. Executive produced by Cousteau and narrated by Rod Serling; filmed in multiple locations around the world.
Wild Antarctica (2017)
Craig Meade
To whet your appetite, take a 4-minute escape into the blissful serenity of Antarctica in this National Geographic short film.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
Wild Antarctica (2017)
Craig Meade
To whet your appetite, take a 4-minute escape into the blissful serenity of Antarctica in this National Geographic short film.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
Wild Antarctica (2017)
Craig Meade
To whet your appetite, take a 4-minute escape into the blissful serenity of Antarctica in this National Geographic short film.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Intimate Stories
(2002)
Carlos Sorin
This film follows three people who are, separately, traveling through Argentine Patagonia. Maria is traveling with her daughter to San Julián because she has won a spot on a TV game show; Roberto is traveling to San Julián to surprise one of his clients with a cake for her child’s birthday; and Don, an elderly man, is searching for his lost dog. Originally titled Historias mínimas. Filmed in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
La Banda de Lechuga: La Historia (2009)
Magdalena Mactas and Facundo Medina
This documentary shares the story of El Lechuga, a producer and musician who faced numerous obstacles in life, yet persevered to make his dream of becoming a musician a reality. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Son of the Bride (2001)
Juan José Campanella
Rafael Belvedere is 42 and dealing with multiple personal problems; a minor heart attack leaves him needing to address his past. Originally titled El hijo de la novia. Filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
To the Heart (1996)
Mario Sábato
This documentary, filmed in Buenos Aires, stars Libertad Lamarque, one of the icons of the Golden Age of Argentine and Mexican cinema as well as a singer, and Alberto Castillo, once a prominent Argentine tango singer and actor. The film explores the history of tango. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
1981 (2009)
Ricardo Trogi
This charming coming-of-age film captures the 1980s with remarkable detail. Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding a family move to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old. Filmed in Quebec.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
Cold Mountain (2003)
Anthony Minghella
Based on the novel by Charles Frazier, Anthony Minghella’s Cold Mountain is a sweeping tale set in the final days of the American Civil War. Winner of 20 awards; for her performance in a supporting role, Renée Zellweger won an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and BAFTA Award. Filmed in multiple locations including the Carolinas and Virginia.
Maudie (2016)
Aisling Walsh
Set in 1930s rural Nova Scotia, this film is about a woman, Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her arthritic pain, Maud decides to seek work and negotiates her way into a job as a housekeeper in exchange for room and board. To keep a positive attitude, Maud begins to paint and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. Filmed in Newfoundland.
Moving Day (2012)
Mike Clattenburg
When a moving company begins to fall apart, a group of four men who work for the company must learn how to face their challenges and move forward in life. Filmed in Halifax.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
My Uncle Antoine (1971)
Claude Jutra
Told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, this film examines life in the Asbestos region of rural Quebec prior to the Asbestos Strike of 1949. This film was selected as the Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards. Originally titled Mon oncle Antoine. Filmed in Quebec.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
1981 (2009)
Ricardo Trogi
This charming coming-of-age film captures the 1980s with remarkable detail. Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding a family move to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old. Filmed in Quebec.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
The Expedition to the End of the World (2013)
Daniel Dencik
On a three-mast schooner, artists and scientists with ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus set off toward the “end of the world”: the rapidly melting ice massifs in northeastern Greenland. Originally titled Ekspeditionen til verdens ende. Filmed in Greenland.
Inuk (2010)
Mike Magidson
Several years after losing his father, Inuk learns the ways of his people again. Filmed in Greenland.
Maudie (2016)
Aisling Walsh
Set in 1930s rural Nova Scotia, this film is about a woman, Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her arthritic pain, Maud decides to seek work and negotiates her way into a job as a housekeeper in exchange for room and board. To keep a positive attitude, Maud begins to paint and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. Filmed in Newfoundland.
My Uncle Antoine (1971)
Claude Jutra
Told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, this film examines life in the Asbestos region of rural Quebec prior to the Asbestos Strike of 1949. This film was selected as the Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards. Originally titled Mon oncle Antoine. Filmed in Quebec.
Operation Blue Jay (1953)
United States Army Signal Corps
Operation Blue Jay is a short documentary film about the building of Thule Air Base in Greenland. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Filmed in Greenland.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
Vanishing Point (2012)
Stephen A. Smith, Julia Szucs
This documentary/adventure biography follows Navarana, an Inughuit elder who lives in the most remote corner of the planet—the northwestern tip of Greenland.
1981 (2009)
Ricardo Trogi
This charming coming-of-age film captures the 1980s with remarkable detail. Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding a family move to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old. Filmed in Quebec.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
Cry of the Wild (1973)
Bill Mason
Filmed over three years in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, the High Arctic and near the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, this nature documentary offers viewers access to moments never before seen on film, and dispels the myth of the bloodthirsty wolf. Filmed in multiple locations including Gatineau Hills and the Northwest Territories.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
The Expedition to the End of the World (2013)
Daniel Dencik
On a three-mast schooner, artists and scientists with ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus set off toward the “end of the world”: the rapidly melting ice massifs in northeastern Greenland. Originally titled Ekspeditionen til verdens ende. Filmed in Greenland.
Inuk (2010)
Mike Magidson
Several years after losing his father, Inuk learns the ways of his people again. Filmed in Greenland.
Maudie (2016)
Aisling Walsh
Set in 1930s rural Nova Scotia, this film is about a woman, Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her arthritic pain, Maud decides to seek work and negotiates her way into a job as a housekeeper in exchange for room and board. To keep a positive attitude, Maud begins to paint and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. Filmed in Newfoundland.
My Uncle Antoine (1971)
Claude Jutra
Told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, this film examines life in the Asbestos region of rural Quebec prior to the Asbestos Strike of 1949. This film was selected as the Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards. Originally titled Mon oncle Antoine. Filmed in Quebec.
Operation Blue Jay (1953)
United States Army Signal Corps
Operation Blue Jay is a short documentary film about the building of Thule Air Base in Greenland. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Filmed in Greenland.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
To the Arctic 3D (2012)
Greg MacGillivray
This documentary shows the reality of surviving in the wilderness. Follow the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin 7-month-old cubs as they navigate their way through melting ice, mammoth glaciers, mountain peaks and stunning waterfalls.
Vanishing Point (2012)
Stephen A. Smith, Julia Szucs
This documentary/adventure biography follows Navarana, an Inughuit elder who lives in the most remote corner of the planet—the northwestern tip of Greenland.
1981 (2009)
Ricardo Trogi
This charming coming-of-age film captures the 1980s with remarkable detail. Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding a family move to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old. Filmed in Quebec.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
Bruno Barreto
When Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner new to Long Island, becomes intrigued by his ritzy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, he becomes a witness to obsession and tragedy. Filmed in multiple locations including New York City, New York and Newport, Rhode Island.
Maudie (2016)
Aisling Walsh
Set in 1930s rural Nova Scotia, this film is about a woman, Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her arthritic pain, Maud decides to seek work and negotiates her way into a job as a housekeeper in exchange for room and board. To keep a positive attitude, Maud begins to paint and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. Filmed in Newfoundland.
Moving Day (2012)
Mike Clattenburg
When a moving company begins to fall apart, a group of four men who work for the company must learn how to face their challenges and move forward in life. Filmed in Halifax.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
My Uncle Antoine (1971)
Claude Jutra
Told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, this film examines life in the Asbestos region of rural Quebec prior to the Asbestos Strike of 1949. This film was selected as the Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards. Originally titled Mon oncle Antoine. Filmed in Quebec.
New York, I Love You (2008)
Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Randall Balsmeyer, Allen Hughes, Shunji Iwai, Wen Jiang, Shekhar Kapur, Joshua Marston, Mira Nair, Natalie Portman, Brett Ratner
In this modern comedy/drama/romance, multiple love stories unfold in one of the most beloved cities in the world—New York. Filmed in New York City.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Intimate Stories
(2002)
Carlos Sorin
This film follows three people who are, separately, traveling through Argentine Patagonia. Maria is traveling with her daughter to San Julián because she has won a spot on a TV game show; Roberto is traveling to San Julián to surprise one of his clients with a cake for her child’s birthday; and Don, an elderly man, is searching for his lost dog. Originally titled Historias mínimas. Filmed in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
La Banda de Lechuga: La Historia (2009)
Magdalena Mactas and Facundo Medina
This documentary shares the story of El Lechuga, a producer and musician who faced numerous obstacles in life, yet persevered to make his dream of becoming a musician a reality. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Son of the Bride (2001)
Juan José Campanella
Rafael Belvedere is 42 and dealing with multiple personal problems; a minor heart attack leaves him needing to address his past. Originally titled El hijo de la novia. Filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
To the Heart (1996)
Mario Sábato
This documentary, filmed in Buenos Aires, stars Libertad Lamarque, one of the icons of the Golden Age of Argentine and Mexican cinema as well as a singer, and Alberto Castillo, once a prominent Argentine tango singer and actor. The film explores the history of tango. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Cry of the Wild (1973)
Bill Mason
Filmed over three years in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, the High Arctic and near the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, this nature documentary offers viewers access to moments never before seen on film, and dispels the myth of the bloodthirsty wolf. Filmed in multiple locations including Gatineau Hills and the Northwest Territories.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
Philippe Cousteau Sr.
This award-winning episodic documentary chronicles the aquatic explorations of renowned sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of his ship, the Calypso. Executive produced by Cousteau and narrated by Rod Serling; filmed in multiple locations around the world.
Wild Antarctica (2017)
Craig Meade
To whet your appetite, take a 4-minute escape into the blissful serenity of Antarctica in this National Geographic short film.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
John Landis
With his recent release from prison, Jake Blues reunites with his brother, Elwood, and the two put together their old band to raise money to help the orphanage where they were raised. Winner of the MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors) Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (Effects/Foley). Filmed in California and Illinois.
Cadillac Records (2008)
Darnell Martin
This biographical drama chronicles the life of Leonard Chess, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who forged a successful career as an executive of a Chicago-based record company. Notable for its exploration of the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s. Starring Adrien Brody, Beyoncé and Gabrielle Union, among others. Winner of seven awards. Filmed in Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Cry of the Wild (1973)
Bill Mason
Filmed over three years in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, the High Arctic and near the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, this nature documentary offers viewers access to moments never before seen on film, and dispels the myth of the bloodthirsty wolf. Filmed in multiple locations including Gatineau Hills and the Northwest Territories.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
The Expedition to the End of the World (2013)
Daniel Dencik
On a three-mast schooner, artists and scientists with ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus set off toward the “end of the world”: the rapidly melting ice massifs in northeastern Greenland. Originally titled Ekspeditionen til verdens ende. Filmed in Greenland.
Inuk (2010)
Mike Magidson
Several years after losing his father, Inuk learns the ways of his people again. Filmed in Greenland.
Operation Blue Jay (1953)
United States Army Signal Corps
Operation Blue Jay is a short documentary film about the building of Thule Air Base in Greenland. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Filmed in Greenland.
To the Arctic 3D (2012)
Greg MacGillivray
This documentary shows the reality of surviving in the wilderness. Follow the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin 7-month-old cubs as they navigate their way through melting ice, mammoth glaciers, mountain peaks and stunning waterfalls.
Vanishing Point (2012)
Stephen A. Smith, Julia Szucs
This documentary/adventure biography follows Navarana, an Inughuit elder who lives in the most remote corner of the planet—the northwestern tip of Greenland.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
Bruno Barreto
When Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner new to Long Island, becomes intrigued by his ritzy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, he becomes a witness to obsession and tragedy. Filmed in multiple locations including New York City, New York and Newport, Rhode Island.
Hands of Stone (2016)
Jonathan Jakubowicz
This biographical sports film follows the life of legendary Panamanian Roberto Durán, from his professional boxing debut at age 16 to his retirement at age 50, as well as focusing on his famous trainer, Ray Arcel. Filmed in New York and Panama.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
Bruno Barreto
When Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner new to Long Island, becomes intrigued by his ritzy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, he becomes a witness to obsession and tragedy. Filmed in multiple locations including New York City, New York and Newport, Rhode Island.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
John Landis
With his recent release from prison, Jake Blues reunites with his brother, Elwood, and the two put together their old band to raise money to help the orphanage where they were raised. Winner of the MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors) Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (Effects/Foley). Filmed in California and Illinois.
Cadillac Records (2008)
Darnell Martin
This biographical drama chronicles the life of Leonard Chess, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who forged a successful career as an executive of a Chicago-based record company. Notable for its exploration of the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s. Starring Adrien Brody, Beyoncé and Gabrielle Union, among others. Winner of seven awards. Filmed in Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
Philippe Cousteau Sr.
This award-winning episodic documentary chronicles the aquatic explorations of renowned sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of his ship, the Calypso. Executive produced by Cousteau and narrated by Rod Serling; filmed in multiple locations around the world.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Against All Odds (1984)
Taylor Hackford
After Terry Brogan is cut from a football team, he accepts a questionable job from a friend to find his friend’s girlfriend in Mexico. He finds her in Cozumel and falls in love. Filmed in multiple locations including Cozumel and the Yucatán Peninsula.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
Hands of Stone (2016)
Jonathan Jakubowicz
This biographical sports film follows the life of legendary Panamanian Roberto Durán, from his professional boxing debut at age 16 to his retirement at age 50, as well as focusing on his famous trainer, Ray Arcel. Filmed in New York and Panama.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
Hands of Stone (2016)
Jonathan Jakubowicz
This biographical sports film follows the life of legendary Panamanian Roberto Durán, from his professional boxing debut at age 16 to his retirement at age 50, as well as focusing on his famous trainer, Ray Arcel. Filmed in New York and Panama.
Journey to Jah (2013)
Noël Dernesch and Moritz Springer
Follow musicians as they take inspiration from foreign cultures to evolve their sounds. In this documentary, European musicians Gentleman and Alborosie take root in the reggae culture, while Jamaican singer Terry Lynn marries her music with European styles. Filmed in Jamaica.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
No Place Like Home (2007)
Perry Henzell
Island life suits Susan, a New York City film producer who has traveled to Jamaica to film a shampoo commercial. After one circumstance after another, Susan finds herself more and more drawn to Jamaica and drifting further away from the everyday city life that she knows. Filmed in Jamaica.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal in 3D: A Land Divided, a World United (2017)
Keith Melton
Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this documentary shows both the old and new Panama, from its conquistador days to the French canal-digging to the American technology that transformed shipping and tropical medicine.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Panama Hattie (1942)
Norman Z. McLeod
There is always something exciting happening at Hattie Maloney’s nightclub in the Panama Canal Zone, where she performs. When a sophisticated gentleman visits the saloon, sparks fly between him and Hattie. This musical features the music and lyrics of Cole Porter.
Passage to Panama: A Musical Journey (2008)
Fred Salaff
Panama is a small country, but its diverse musical history is vast due to Panama having been a transit route for people from all continents. This documentary shares interviews with Panamanian musicians, recording producers and others who share their love for the rich and colorful music of Panama. Filmed in Cuba and Panama.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Salsipuedes (2016)
Ricardo Aguilar Navarro and Manuel Rodríguez
When Andrés Pimienta returns to Panama to attend his grandfather’s funeral after ten years of living in the United States, he meets his father, a former boxing champion and the reason why Andrés was sent to live in the United States. Andrés chooses to stay in Panama to learn about his family’s past. Filmed in Panama.
Swing High, Swing Low (1937)
Mitchell Leisen
When Maggie King misses her ship from Panama back to the United States while on a date with soldier Skid Johnson, she is forced to move in with Skid and his friend Harry. Maggie and Skid fall in love, but Skid becomes famous and risks everything, including his relationship with Maggie.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive (2012)
Gaël Leiblang
Learn more about Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world. This documentary shares glimpses of Usain’s life growing up in Jamaica. With some of his most memorable competitions featured, as well as his Jamaican training programs, one can see how Usain was destined for a life of winning. Filmed in multiple locations including Jamaica.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Intimate Stories
(2002)
Carlos Sorin
This film follows three people who are, separately, traveling through Argentine Patagonia. Maria is traveling with her daughter to San Julián because she has won a spot on a TV game show; Roberto is traveling to San Julián to surprise one of his clients with a cake for her child’s birthday; and Don, an elderly man, is searching for his lost dog. Originally titled Historias mínimas. Filmed in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
La Banda de Lechuga: La Historia (2009)
Magdalena Mactas and Facundo Medina
This documentary shares the story of El Lechuga, a producer and musician who faced numerous obstacles in life, yet persevered to make his dream of becoming a musician a reality. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Son of the Bride (2001)
Juan José Campanella
Rafael Belvedere is 42 and dealing with multiple personal problems; a minor heart attack leaves him needing to address his past. Originally titled El hijo de la novia. Filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
To the Heart (1996)
Mario Sábato
This documentary, filmed in Buenos Aires, stars Libertad Lamarque, one of the icons of the Golden Age of Argentine and Mexican cinema as well as a singer, and Alberto Castillo, once a prominent Argentine tango singer and actor. The film explores the history of tango. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Films By Country
Amundsen (2019)
Espen Sandberg
The critically acclaimed film that tells the life story of Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
Anthony Powell
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth. Ten years in the making, this critically acclaimed documentary was filmed in multiple Antarctic locations.
Around Cape Horn (1929)
Irving Johnson
This iconic film features unique footage shot by the late Captain Irving Johnson during his 1929 rounding of Cape Horn on board a square-rigger.
Dirigible (1931)
Frank Capra
Featuring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray and Hobart Bosworth. Competitive Navy pilots and adventurers try to attain the South Pole. When the expedition airplane of one of the pilots crashes, his friend and rival in romance has to undertake a dramatic rescue in a dirigible.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Werner Herzog
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Focused on McMurdo Station, the United States’ largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure extreme conditions to learn more about the continent’s wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Journey (1912)
Roald Amundsen
Originally titled Roald Amundsens Sydpolsferd, this Norwegian documentary features Roald Amundsen’s original footage from his 1910-1912 South Pole expedition. The film was seen for the first time in 1912 and was used by Amundsen for his traveling lectures. In 2005, UNESCO added the film to its Memory of the World register, one of the few to be listed in it. The film has been restored by the Norwegian Film Institute and its music re-recorded.
Shackleton (2002)
Charles Sturridge
Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Kevin McNally, Lorcan Cranich, Mark McGann and Matt Day, this 2-part UK TV dramatization tells the story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 Endurance Expedition. Based on a definitive biography of the same name by Roland Huntford.
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
Philippe Cousteau Sr.
This award-winning episodic documentary chronicles the aquatic explorations of renowned sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of his ship, the Calypso. Executive produced by Cousteau and narrated by Rod Serling; filmed in multiple locations around the world.
Wild Antarctica (2017)
Craig Meade
To whet your appetite, take a 4-minute escape into the blissful serenity of Antarctica in this National Geographic short film.
With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
Cinematographers: Joseph T. Rucker and Willard Van der Veer
An account of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole, with Academy Award-winning cinematography.
12 Tangos: Adios Buenos Aires (2005)
Arne Birkenstock
Filmed in 2004, this documentary follows several tango dancers in crisis-ridden Buenos Aires and tells a cohesive story about the past, present and future of people who have lost their wealth, jobs and salaries. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Carlos Sorín
Juan “Coco” Villegas is down on his luck after finding himself jobless overnight. At 52, after having been a gas station attendant for 20 years, finding work is difficult. One day, after fixing a vehicle, Coco is given a puppy as payment. After the puppy wins first prize at a local dog show, Coco’s life starts to turn around. Winner of four awards. Originally titled El perro. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Evita (1996)
Alan Parker
This musical drama is based on the life of Eva Perón, from her beginnings in a lower-class family to her rise as the First Lady and spiritual leader of the nation of Argentina. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and three Golden Globes. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires.
Intimate Stories
(2002)
Carlos Sorin
This film follows three people who are, separately, traveling through Argentine Patagonia. Maria is traveling with her daughter to San Julián because she has won a spot on a TV game show; Roberto is traveling to San Julián to surprise one of his clients with a cake for her child’s birthday; and Don, an elderly man, is searching for his lost dog. Originally titled Historias mínimas. Filmed in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
La Banda de Lechuga: La Historia (2009)
Magdalena Mactas and Facundo Medina
This documentary shares the story of El Lechuga, a producer and musician who faced numerous obstacles in life, yet persevered to make his dream of becoming a musician a reality. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Walter Salles
This Oscar-winning film is about the 4-month motorcycle trip taken by Ernesto “Che” Guevara in 1952 with his friend Alberto Granado. A student at the time, and one semester away from graduation, Ernesto’s life would be forever changed after his travels. Originally titled Diarios de motocicleta. Filmed in multiple locations including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru; and Machu Picchu, Peru.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
The Revenant (2015)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Set in 1823, a frontiersman is exploring uncharted wilderness with a hunting team when he is attacked by a bear and left for dead. Using his survival skills and driven by vengeance, he hunts the former team member who abandoned and betrayed him. This film has won 85 awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Ushuaia.
Son of the Bride (2001)
Juan José Campanella
Rafael Belvedere is 42 and dealing with multiple personal problems; a minor heart attack leaves him needing to address his past. Originally titled El hijo de la novia. Filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
To the Heart (1996)
Mario Sábato
This documentary, filmed in Buenos Aires, stars Libertad Lamarque, one of the icons of the Golden Age of Argentine and Mexican cinema as well as a singer, and Alberto Castillo, once a prominent Argentine tango singer and actor. The film explores the history of tango. Filmed in Buenos Aires.
A Caribbean Dream (2017)
Shakirah Bourne
This modern version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set under a full moon during a Caribbean festival on the island of Barbados. When a butler named Puck and some staff turn into fairies, their playfulness affects the wedding plans of three multicultural couples. Filmed in Barbados.
Long Road North (2008)
Ian Hinkle
This modern-day Motorcycle Diaries documentary takes viewers on a long road trip through 18 countries, beginning at the southern tip of Argentina. Ride along through Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. Filmed in multiple locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
The Kodiak Queen (2018)
Rob Sorrenti
Katie Winslet and filmmaker Rob Sorrenti share how the Kodiak Queen, a decorated WWII warship that survived Pearl Harbor, is transformed into an artificial reef/dive site and art exhibit in a bay near Virgin Gorda, as well as reminding viewers of the large task that laid ahead for the British Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma struck land. Winner of two awards. Filmed in British Virgin Islands.
1981 (2009)
Ricardo Trogi
This charming coming-of-age film captures the 1980s with remarkable detail. Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding a family move to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old. Filmed in Quebec.
Black Robe (1991)
Bruce Beresford
Set in Quebec, New France, 1634, this film is about Jesuits who travel up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with a mission in the Huron nation. A young Jesuit priest attempts to convert the tribes while surviving the harsh winter. Filmed in multiple locations including Saguenay.
Cry of the Wild (1973)
Bill Mason
Filmed over three years in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, the High Arctic and near the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, this nature documentary offers viewers access to moments never before seen on film, and dispels the myth of the bloodthirsty wolf. Filmed in multiple locations including Gatineau Hills and the Northwest Territories.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Maudie (2016)
Aisling Walsh
Set in 1930s rural Nova Scotia, this film is about a woman, Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her arthritic pain, Maud decides to seek work and negotiates her way into a job as a housekeeper in exchange for room and board. To keep a positive attitude, Maud begins to paint and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. Filmed in Newfoundland.
Moving Day (2012)
Mike Clattenburg
When a moving company begins to fall apart, a group of four men who work for the company must learn how to face their challenges and move forward in life. Filmed in Halifax.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
My Uncle Antoine (1971)
Claude Jutra
Told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, this film examines life in the Asbestos region of rural Quebec prior to the Asbestos Strike of 1949. This film was selected as the Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards. Originally titled Mon oncle Antoine. Filmed in Quebec.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro
Elisa, an orphan and a mute, cleans labs at a top-secret research facility. When she discovers a classified experiment on an amphibious creature, her life is changed forever. This multi-award-winning film won the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year in 2018. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Ontario, Canada.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (2011)
Trish Dolman
This documentary chronicles the life of Paul Watson, a man determined to save the planet and its oceans and a controversial figure in the environmental movement. Filmed in multiple locations including Santiago, Chile and Vancouver, Canada.
Endless Poetry (2016)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Seen and told through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s eyes and voice, this documentary shares Alejandro’s journey to find beauty and inner truth by living authentically and freely. From liberating himself from limitations to finding comfort in bohemian artistic circles in the 1940s, Alejandro has committed himself to creating spiritual and artistic awareness worldwide. Winner at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Originally titled Poesía sin fin. Filmed in Santiago.
The Magnetic Tree (2013)
Isabel de Ayguavives
When Bruno returns to Chile to say goodbye to his family home, which is now for sale, he pays a visit to a local and curious place, the “magnetic tree.” After visiting the magnetic tree, Bruno experiences feelings nearly forgotten. Winner of three awards. Originally titled El árbol magnético. Filmed in Santiago.
Neruda (2016)
Pablo Larraín
When Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, joins the Communist Party in the late 1940s, he becomes a fugitive in his home country and is hunted down by an inspector. Winner of nine awards, including two wins at the 2017 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Filmed in various locations throughout Chile.
The Pearl Button (2015)
Patricio Guzmán
This documentary focuses on water, from a perspective of the ocean containing history and the sea holding voices. With its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, Chile’s landscape is supernatural; glaciers, mountains and volcanoes hold the voices of Patagonian indigenous people, the first English sailors and political prisoners. This documentary has won 11 awards. Originally titled El botón de nácar. Filmed in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert.
Patagonia (2010)
Marc Evans
Gwen and Rhys are a Welsh-speaking couple living in Cardiff. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse due to being unable to conceive a child, the couple travels to Argentina together, where Rhys has been commissioned to photograph the historic Welsh chapels in Patagonia. Filmed in various locations throughout Argentina.
Papillon (1973)
Franklin J. Schaffner
Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri "Papillon" Charriere forms an unlikely friendship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island.
The Return of Monte Cristo (1946)
Henry Levin
This swashbuckling film is a sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo. After Edmond Dantes, the grandson of the Count of Monte Cristo, is falsely accused of forgery and imprisoned on Devil’s Island, he escapes and seeks revenge against those responsible.
Eight Below (2006)
Frank Marshall
Sled dog trainer Jerry Shepard has to leave an expedition in the Antarctic due to a heavy snowstorm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after the storm, but the mission is called off and Jerry must find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival. Filmed in Canada, Greenland and Norway.
The Expedition to the End of the World (2013)
Daniel Dencik
On a three-mast schooner, artists and scientists with ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus set off toward the “end of the world”: the rapidly melting ice massifs in northeastern Greenland. Originally titled Ekspeditionen til verdens ende. Filmed in Greenland.
Inuk (2010)
Mike Magidson
Several years after losing his father, Inuk learns the ways of his people again. Filmed in Greenland.
Operation Blue Jay (1953)
United States Army Signal Corps
Operation Blue Jay is a short documentary film about the building of Thule Air Base in Greenland. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Filmed in Greenland.
Vanishing Point (2012)
Stephen A. Smith, Julia Szucs
This documentary/adventure biography follows Navarana, an Inughuit elder who lives in the most remote corner of the planet—the northwestern tip of Greenland.
Journey to Jah (2013)
Noël Dernesch and Moritz Springer
Follow musicians as they take inspiration from foreign cultures to evolve their sounds. In this documentary, European musicians Gentleman and Alborosie take root in the reggae culture, while Jamaican singer Terry Lynn marries her music with European styles. Filmed in Jamaica.
No Place Like Home (2007)
Perry Henzell
Island life suits Susan, a New York City film producer who has traveled to Jamaica to film a shampoo commercial. After one circumstance after another, Susan finds herself more and more drawn to Jamaica and drifting further away from the everyday city life that she knows. Filmed in Jamaica.
Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive (2012)
Gaël Leiblang
Learn more about Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world. This documentary shares glimpses of Usain’s life growing up in Jamaica. With some of his most memorable competitions featured, as well as his Jamaican training programs, one can see how Usain was destined for a life of winning. Filmed in multiple locations including Jamaica.
Against All Odds (1984)
Taylor Hackford
After Terry Brogan is cut from a football team, he accepts a questionable job from a friend to find his friend’s girlfriend in Mexico. He finds her in Cozumel and falls in love. Filmed in multiple locations including Cozumel and the Yucatán Peninsula.
To the Arctic 3D (2012)
Greg MacGillivray
This documentary shows the reality of surviving in the wilderness. Follow the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin 7-month-old cubs as they navigate their way through melting ice, mammoth glaciers, mountain peaks and stunning waterfalls.
End of the Spear (2005)
Jim Hanon
In 1956, after five missionaries in the jungles of Ecuador are speared to death by Waodani tribesmen, events unfold that change the lives of the Waodani tribe and the slain missionaries’ families. Filmed in Colón.
Hands of Stone (2016)
Jonathan Jakubowicz
This biographical sports film follows the life of legendary Panamanian Roberto Durán, from his professional boxing debut at age 16 to his retirement at age 50, as well as focusing on his famous trainer, Ray Arcel. Filmed in New York and Panama.
Panama Canal (2011)
Stephen Ives
From PBS's American Experience, "Panama Canal" tells the story of the massive undertaking that was the construction of the canal through the Panamanian isthmus.
Panama Canal in 3D: A Land Divided, a World United (2017)
Keith Melton
Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this documentary shows both the old and new Panama, from its conquistador days to the French canal-digging to the American technology that transformed shipping and tropical medicine.
Panama Canal Stories (2014)
Abner Benaim, Carolina Borrero, Luis Franco Brantley, Pinky Mon, Pituka Ortega-Heilbron
This film contains five short dramas that span a century of lives that have been impacted by the Panama Canal. Originally titled Historias del canal. Filmed in Colón.
Panama Hattie (1942)
Norman Z. McLeod
There is always something exciting happening at Hattie Maloney’s nightclub in the Panama Canal Zone, where she performs. When a sophisticated gentleman visits the saloon, sparks fly between him and Hattie. This musical features the music and lyrics of Cole Porter.
Passage to Panama: A Musical Journey (2008)
Fred Salaff
Panama is a small country, but its diverse musical history is vast due to Panama having been a transit route for people from all continents. This documentary shares interviews with Panamanian musicians, recording producers and others who share their love for the rich and colorful music of Panama. Filmed in Cuba and Panama.
Salsipuedes (2016)
Ricardo Aguilar Navarro and Manuel Rodríguez
When Andrés Pimienta returns to Panama to attend his grandfather’s funeral after ten years of living in the United States, he meets his father, a former boxing champion and the reason why Andrés was sent to live in the United States. Andrés chooses to stay in Panama to learn about his family’s past. Filmed in Panama.
Swing High, Swing Low (1937)
Mitchell Leisen
When Maggie King misses her ship from Panama back to the United States while on a date with soldier Skid Johnson, she is forced to move in with Skid and his friend Harry. Maggie and Skid fall in love, but Skid becomes famous and risks everything, including his relationship with Maggie.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman
After a British spy has an affair with an ambassador’s wife, he is sent to Panama to uncover the president’s plans for the Panama Canal. He connects with a tailor, top political figures and gangsters, with the intent to topple the government. Filmed in Panama.
Lovesickness (2007)
Carlitos Ruiz, Mariem Pérez Riera
This film deals with the ironies of love as they relate to a middle-class family, a hostage situation and an elderly couple. Winner of numerous awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best First Work and more, and chosen to represent Puerto Rico at the 80th Academy Awards. Originally titled Maldeamores. Filmed in Puerto Rico.
The Rum Diary (2011)
Bruce Robinson
Freelance journalist and hard drinker Paul Kemp moves to Puerto Rico during the 1960s for a newspaper job and discovers that finding a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there is difficult. Filmed in Puerto Rico.
Poetry Is an Island, Derek Walcott (2013)
Ida Does
See St. Lucia through the eyes of Derek Walcott, a poet, playwright, painter, filmmaker and Literature Nobel Laureate who has been inspired by St. Lucia for more than 60 years. This documentary was filmed in St. Lucia, Walcott’s native island, and explores the people and places that have been the subjects of his prized poetry. Filmed in St. Lucia.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Otto Preminger
A semi-retired Michigan lawyer takes the case of an army lieutenant accused of murdering a local innkeeper. Over the course of the trial, the attorney argues that his client’s act is justified, but his case rests on the victim’s mysterious business partner who is hiding a dark secret. Filmed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
John Landis
With his recent release from prison, Jake Blues reunites with his brother, Elwood, and the two put together their old band to raise money to help the orphanage where they were raised. Winner of the MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors) Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (Effects/Foley). Filmed in California and Illinois.
Cadillac Records (2008)
Darnell Martin
This biographical drama chronicles the life of Leonard Chess, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who forged a successful career as an executive of a Chicago-based record company. Notable for its exploration of the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s. Starring Adrien Brody, Beyoncé and Gabrielle Union, among others. Winner of seven awards. Filmed in Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey.
Cold Mountain (2003)
Anthony Minghella
Based on the novel by Charles Frazier, Anthony Minghella’s Cold Mountain is a sweeping tale set in the final days of the American Civil War. Winner of 20 awards; for her performance in a supporting role, Renée Zellweger won an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and BAFTA Award. Filmed in multiple locations including the Carolinas and Virginia.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
Bruno Barreto
When Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner new to Long Island, becomes intrigued by his ritzy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, he becomes a witness to obsession and tragedy. Filmed in multiple locations including New York City, New York and Newport, Rhode Island.
Lovesickness (2007)
Carlitos Ruiz, Mariem Pérez Riera
This film deals with the ironies of love as they relate to a middle-class family, a hostage situation and an elderly couple. Winner of numerous awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best First Work and more, and chosen to represent Puerto Rico at the 80th Academy Awards. Originally titled Maldeamores. Filmed in Puerto Rico.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (2008)
David Lickley
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, this acclaimed documentary takes viewers on a journey through one of the greatest lake systems in the world, showcasing the unique geography, ecology, science and history of the region.
New York, I Love You (2008)
Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Randall Balsmeyer, Allen Hughes, Shunji Iwai, Wen Jiang, Shekhar Kapur, Joshua Marston, Mira Nair, Natalie Portman, Brett Ratner
In this modern comedy/drama/romance, multiple love stories unfold in one of the most beloved cities in the world—New York. Filmed in New York City.
North America (2013)
Produced for Discovery Channel by Silverback Films
Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, this TV documentary takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. Wild animals living in these astonishing and often extreme habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. Narrated by Tom Selleck and Rudger Hauer. Filmed in multiple locations.
The Rum Diary (2011)
Bruce Robinson
Freelance journalist and hard drinker Paul Kemp moves to Puerto Rico during the 1960s for a newspaper job and discovers that finding a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there is difficult. Filmed in Puerto Rico.
Shipwrecked on a Great Lake (2014)
Peter Rowe
This adventure docudrama tells the story of Ned Myers, the 24-year-old Canadian-American sailor who was one of the few survivors of the shipwreck of two warships, the Hamilton and the Scourge, in August 1813. Based on the story by James Fenimore Cooper, who appears as a character in the film.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Jeannot Szwarc
While staying at Michigan’s Grand Hotel, a Chicago playwright becomes captivated by a photo of a turn-of-the-century stage actress. Learning from a friend that time travel may be possible through hypnosis, the playwright travels back in time to meet her, falling in love and arousing the jealousy of the actress’ manager. Filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Richard Thorpe
During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops. There she meets a young serviceman who quickly falls in love with her. When he returns to the states, he is delighted to learn that Nora is performing with his father's opera company. But to pursue her, he must contend with his parents' objections, Nora's bodyguard and several other suitors. Starring Esther Williams and shot partly on location at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.
Waterlife (2009)
Kevin McMahon
This documentary examines the natural beauty and environmental crisis surrounding the Great Lakes.