Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock often referred to his style of film making as "pure cinema" — using camera movement, editing, music and sound to tell stories that would be impossible in any other medium. This in-depth documentary allows directors such as William Friedkin, Martin Scorsese and Guillermo del Toro to examine the power and mastery of Hitchcock's cinematic style.

Directed by Gary Leva, Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock leans on a strong ensemble — Donald Spoto, Randy Thom, David Sterritt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.