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Movies like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life (2016)

The best movies like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life (2016) are The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020), Supersonic (2016) and Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019). If The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life hooked you with its documentary and family, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)

    This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington State with a parachute and $200,000, never to be heard from again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  2. Supersonic (2016)

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  3. Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

    The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  4. Audrey (2020)

    An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  5. Dolphin Reef (2018)

    Echo is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family

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  6. The War Room (1993)

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  7. The Unknown Known (2013)

    Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  8. I Called Him Morgan (2016)

    Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  9. Ronaldo (2015)

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  10. The Untold History Of The United States (2012)

    Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  11. One Life (2011)

    One Life captures unprecedented and beautiful sequences of animal behaviour guaranteed to bring you closer to nature than ever before, as well as a second disc packed full of never before seen extras including an exclusive making of featurette narrated by Daniel Craig.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family

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  12. Visions of Light (1992)

    Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  13. That's Entertainment! (1974)

    Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family

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  14. Ennio (2022)

    A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  15. Mia Martini - I Am Mia (2019)

    The movie is a biopic about Mia Martini, an italian singer who died in 1995.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & documentary

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  16. Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)

    From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  17. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

    Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  18. Red Army (2015)

    A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  19. The Princess (2022)

    Decades after her untimely death, Princess Diana continues to evoke mystery, glamour, and the quintessential modern fairy tale gone wrong. As a symbol of both the widening fissures weakening the British monarchy and the destructive machinery of the press, the Princess of Wales navigated an unparalleled rise to fame and the corrosive challenges that came alongside it. Crafted entirely from immersive archival footage and free from the distraction of retrospective voices, this hypnotic and audaciously revealing documentary takes a distinctive formal approach, allowing the story of the People’s Princess to unfold before us like never before.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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  20. The Age of Stupid (2009)

    Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

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What are the best movies like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?

The closest matches to The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life are The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020), Supersonic (2016) and Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?

Start with The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020), the closest match to The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?

Ennio (2022), rated 8.3/10 by 396 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?

The Princess (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Italian movies like The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?

Yes: Ennio (2022) and Mia Martini - I Am Mia (2019).

How are movies similar to The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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