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Storyville

1997 · 30 seasons

A curated window into real lives worldwide, varied and often sobering, rewarding viewers who want substance over spectacle.

Created by
Jennifer Fox, Brad Lichtenstein
Genres
Documentary
Starring
George Carey, Bret Hart, Werner Herzog
Overview
Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has garnered a staggering array of awards: five Oscars, 15 Griersons, three Peabodys and two International Emmys. In true, unique, Storyville style, the new series promises to deliver the strand's usual eclectic mix of compelling stories from across the globe.

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Free in the UK
  • BBC iPlayer
More options Data from JustWatch
Created by
Jennifer Fox, Brad Lichtenstein
Genres
Documentary
Starring
George Carey, Bret Hart, Werner Herzog
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • politics
  • power
  • identity
  • survival
  • justice
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • anthology
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism10
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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