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10 Best Movies Like Venice: Theme and Variations

If you loved Venice: Theme and Variations, 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 Venice: Theme and Variations 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
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Venice: Theme and Variations for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use....

#3
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Venice: Theme and Variations 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...

#4
Heart of a Dog

Heart of a Dog

2015★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Venice: Theme and Variations for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveilla...

#5
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Venice: Theme and Variations for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of s...

#6
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 Venice: Theme and Variations 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...

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