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10 Best Movies Like Kobayashi Issa

If you loved Kobayashi Issa, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#2
Powaqqatsi

Powaqqatsi

1988★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them....

#3
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern fo...

#4
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

#5
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan....

#6
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kobayashi Issa for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

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