15 Movies Like Soviet Elegy
Loved Soviet Elegy? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
Artem & Eva
Artem loves Yulia, Yulia loves Artem. They recently graduated from school, moved to Moscow and began an independent life. In search of part-time jobs, Artem comes up with the idea of creating another image from Yulia - Eva Elfie - and making an amateur video for Pornhub. Suddenly, the video becomes popular, Eva gets more and more job offers, and Artem becomes the boyfriend and producer of a world celebrity. The heroes seem to fall into the "American dream", but in their personal lives there are more and more problems and doubts.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Soviet Elegy.
Room 237
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Man with a Movie Camera
A cameraman wanders around with a camera slung over his shoulder, documenting urban life with dazzling inventiveness.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Soviet Elegy.
This Place Rules
Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of the best-known and hardest working journalists of his generation, the 25-year-old ventures on a wild RV journey through America to take the pulse of a divided nation.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
The Class of ‘92
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
The Walking Dead: The Return
Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Three Songs About Lenin
This documentary, made up of 3 episodes, is based on three songs sung by anonymous people in Soviet Russia about Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Soviet Elegy.
Naqoyqatsi
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Heart of a Dog
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, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Fuck
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Public Speaking
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
The Matrix Recalibrated
The making of Matrix Revolutions, The (2003) is briefly touched on here in this documentary. Interviews with various cast and crew members inform us how they were affected by the deaths of Gloria Foster and Aaliyah, and also delve into the making of the visual effects that takes up a lot of screen time. Written by Rhyl Donnelly
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.
Citizen K
The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky — once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia — who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Soviet Elegy.
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Soviet Elegy.