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Movies like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda (2009)

The best movies like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda (2009) are Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022), Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023) and Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008). If Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda hooked you with its documentary, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022)

    To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023)

    The life of a dying young man at the short age of only forty-one after playing the lead in Il postino. He was a brilliant stage actor before becoming an astonishing film director.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008)

    Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    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 matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Trainwreck: The Real Project X (2025)

    A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  6. 35 Up (1991)

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Selfie (2019)

    Naples, Trajan's district. Initially it was intended for the inhabitants of the shantytowns on the seafront of Naples, who were homeless after the war. But it soon became a kind of ghetto. Alessandro and Pietro are two teenagers who film with an iPhone to tell their difficult neighborhood, their daily life, the friendship that binds them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. 21 Up (1977)

    After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Girl Model (2011)

    A documentary on the modeling industry's 'supply chain' between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S., told through the experiences of the scouts, agencies, and a 13-year-old model.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)

    Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Birth of the Living Dead (2013)

    A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)

    Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. 28 Up (1985)

    Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019)

    Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978)

    Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his colorful life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    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 for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda?

The closest matches to Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda are Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022), Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023) and Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda?

Start with Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022), the closest match to Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda.

What is the highest-rated movie like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda?

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022), rated 8.4/10 by 623 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda?

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Italian movies like Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda?

Yes: Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022), Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023) and Selfie (2019).

How are movies similar to Lungomare Adriatico - sette variazioni per un’onda chosen?

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