The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl(2016)

The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl is a documentary that traces the extraordinary life of the beloved author through his own letters, writings, and personal archives. Before becoming a literary icon, Dahl worked as a fighter pilot, inventor, and spy—experiences that shaped his darkly imaginative storytelling. The film lets Dahl speak for himself while drawing on interviews with his widow Liccy, daughter Lucy, and biographer Donald Sturrock to piece together a portrait of a man whose real adventures often rivaled the fantastical tales he created. From his wartime service to his celebrated children's books, The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl reveals how a restless, unconventional life fueled one of the 20th century's most distinctive voices in literature.