The 2010 documentary Catfish, directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, tells a story that is both a product of its time and an enduring commentary on how technology shapes our relationships. When it premiered, the film struck a nerve, tapping into a rising unease about the way we present ourselves online and the blurring…

Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing is a challenging documentary. It is not only difficult to watch, but it also probes into one of the most grotesque aspects of human nature: the capacity for self-delusion in the face of horrific atrocities. This isn’t a film about history, facts, or statistics; it’s about the memories of…

Werner Herzog’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a spellbinding descent into one of the most extraordinary and mysterious places in human history—the Chauvet Cave in southern France, home to the oldest known cave paintings, some of which are over 32,000 years old. The film is a rare opportunity to explore these prehistoric artworks, captured with…