Documentary
A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
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Beyond Limits
Aku-Aku
My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw
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The End of the Line
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
Survival Island
My Octopus Teacher
OceanWorld 3D
The Farmer and the Shark
Léthé
21 Days
Nothing Compares
Sharks 3D
Shark Whisperer
Island of the Hungry Ghosts
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Air Jaws: Back From The Dead
The Silent World
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 1999
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IMDB 9 | Mar , 2025
A compelling British documentary following ten amateur athletes as they train for and compete in Ironman 70.3 Swansea. With themes of resilience, inclusion, and mental strength, the film is directed by Raymond Mouzon and edited by 18-year-old autistic filmmaker Sean Smith.Aku-Aku
IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 1960
Documentary following the 1955–1956 Norwegian Archaeological Expedition's investigations of Polynesian history and culture at Easter Island.My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw
IMDB 6 | Mar , 2018
Award-winning Irish actor Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of George Bernard Shaw, a giant of world literature, and - like Byrne - an emigrant Irishman with the outsider's ability to observe, needle and puncture.México Pelágico
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2014
While the Pelagic Life team is chasing the elusive sardine baitball in the open ocean near Baja California, they stumble upon a crude shark fishing operation that sparks a seismic shift in the group’s thinking. Departing from their original concept of documenting awesome sea-life phenomenon, they transform their mission to creating awareness of Mexico’s sea-life while creating sustainable livelihoods for the shark fishermen in order to preserve a delicate and critical ecosystem.The End of the Line
IMDB 6.4 | Jun , 2009
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IMDB 9.5 | May , 2020
The story of The Boomtown Rats, who fought a conservative Ireland, broke through the UK punk scene, scored global No 1 hits and revolutionised the world with Bob Geldof’s Live Aid.Survival Island
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1996
Standing almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of animals anywhere on Earth during the spring and summer months. This is the story of these vast animal cities, and of the order that lies beneath their seeming chaos.My Octopus Teacher
IMDB 7.9 | Sep , 2020
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.OceanWorld 3D
IMDB 6 | Jan , 2009
A 3-D documentary chronicling a sea turtle's journey across the oceans.The Farmer and the Shark
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2025
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IMDB 6 | Mar , 2020
On the island of Amorgos, during summer. Small monuments were erected at the scene of a fatal accident: a photograph, a few words, flowers, religious or pagan objects. The deceased "stayed there": dead in transit, on a road, frozen forever.21 Days
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2014
21 Days, based on the story of six young fishermen who left Gros-Islet fishing village on a routine fishing expedition and simply vanished. The young men disappeared on February 15, 1985, after they set out on a fishing expedition.Nothing Compares
IMDB 7.7 | Sep , 2022
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.Sharks 3D
IMDB 6.8 | Nov , 2004
Jean-Michel Cousteau invites you to embark on a breathtaking underwater voyage to discover the ultimate predator: the shark. Experience an astonishing up-close encounter in 3D with the lions and tigers of the ocean.Shark Whisperer
IMDB 6.7 | Jun , 2025
Marine conservationist and social media activist Ocean Ramsey fearlessly swims with sharks in this documentary about her risky mission to protect them.Island of the Hungry Ghosts
IMDB 6 | Jan , 2019
Christmas Island, Australia is home to one of the largest land migrations on earth—that of forty million crabs journeying from jungle to sea. But the jungle holds another secret: a high-security facility that indefinitely detains individuals seeking asylum.Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
IMDB 6.8 | Jul , 2025
Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet. The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean’s most famous and feared predators, the great white shark. Diving in the shallows without a cage, Bertie will attempt to film these huge sharks. By entering their domain, he discovers the challenges they face on our rapidly changing planet.Air Jaws: Back From The Dead
IMDB 5.3 | Jul , 2018
After great whites, known as "Air Jaws", vanished from their hunting grounds in South Africa, photographer Chris Fallows and filmmaker Jeff Kurr seek a new location in New Zealand.The Silent World
IMDB 6.4 | Feb , 1956
Join renowned explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as he investigates aquatic habitats worldwide, showcasing whales, sharks, and diverse marine life. The film highlights the brutal realities of nature while capturing the wonder of underwater exploration, as the team ventures into previously unseen ocean depths.