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Documentary History Unveiled in 16-Volume Epic
17 May
Summary
- A 16-volume documentary series on nonfiction cinema history was acquired.
- The series premiered at Sundance, Berlinale, and Cannes Classics festivals.
- North American rights were secured for a release later this year.
A comprehensive 16-volume series exploring the history of documentary filmmaking has been acquired for North American distribution. This extensive work, titled 'The Story of Documentary Film,' covers over a century of global nonfiction cinema.
The series made its international debut at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival with its opening chapter, 'The Beginning.' Further acclaimed screenings followed at the 2026 Berlinale, where chapters 1 through 4 were showcased, and at Cannes Classics, which premiered chapters 6 and 7.
Kino Lorber has secured the North American rights and plans to release the entire series on all platforms later in 2026. International distribution deals have also been finalized for Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Australia/New Zealand, with world sales managed by Dogwoof.
This acquisition comes at a time when understanding authentic visual narratives is crucial. The producers aim to celebrate and elevate the work of documentary filmmakers who have captured reality throughout cinema's history, especially in an era marked by misinformation.
