Documentaries open doors to different worlds and provide insights into events we may not have witnessed otherwise. That's why it's essential never to overlook the power of documentary films. In this content, we've curated the top 10 most highly acclaimed documentaries of recent years according to Letterboxd. We wish you happy viewing!
IMDb: 8.6
The documentary delves into the previously undocumented story behind Windham Rotunda, one of the most respected and enigmatic characters in WWE history.
Director: Steve Conoscenti
Cast: Mark Calaway, Jason Baker, Windham Rotunda
IMDb: 8
This documentary narrates the incredible real story of The Wiggles, early childhood educators and rock'n'roll performers who captured the hearts of millions worldwide in one of the greatest entertainment tales of all time.
Directors: Sally Aitken, Fraser Grut
Cast: Jackie Cannizzaro, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt
IMDb: 8.1
A production that captures Ryuichi Sakamoto's final performance, showcasing a concert where he plays his piano for the last time before his passing.
Director: Neo Sora
Cast: Ryuichi Sakamoto
IMDb: 7.2
Hiam Abbass leaves her Palestinian village to continue her acting career in France. Years later, she returns with her daughter in this intimate documentary, exploring four generations of women and their shared legacy of departure.
Director: Lina Soualem
Cast: Hiam Abbass, Um Ali, Nemat Abbass
IMDb: 7.9
This documentary takes viewers on a journey into the world of La Maison Troisgros, a prestigious restaurant in France with a history of over fifty years holding three Michelin stars.
Director: Frederick Wiseman
IMDb: 7.9
Claire Simon observes the daily operations of a gynecology ward in a state hospital in Paris, meeting patients at various stages of life, including young, elderly, and transgender individuals. The documentary unveils unique stories about fertility, gender transitions, and cancer.
Director: Claire Simon
Cast: Claire Simon
IMDb: 8
This documentary narrates the story of several families trying to escape oppression in North Korea, revealing a world unseen by many of us.
Director: Madeleine Gavin
Cast: Hyeonseo Lee, Sung-eun Kim, So-yeon Lee
IMDb: 8.6
A team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol during the onset of the Russian invasion struggles to continue documenting the atrocities of war.
Director: Mstyslav Chernov
Cast: Mstyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka, Liudmyla Amelkina
IMDb: 8.1
This documentary chronicles beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox's life, showcasing his personal and professional triumphs and challenges, including his journey with an incurable disease.
Director: Davis Guggenheim
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Davis Guggenheim, Tracy Pollan
IMDb: 7.1
Talented Apolonia navigates the pains and joys of womanhood and relationships in a world dominated by patriarchy, capitalism, and war, searching for her place in the art world.
Director: Lea Glob
Cast: Apolonia Sokol, Lea Glob, Oksana Shachko