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Movies like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe (2009)

The best movies like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe (2009) are Visions of Light (1992), Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) and Altman (2014). If Il était une fois André S. Labarthe hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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

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  2. Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016)

    An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Altman (2014)

    Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recognizable collaborators, Altman is a dynamic and heartfelt mediation on an artist whose expression, passion and appetite knew few bounds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. De Palma (2016)

    An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

    Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)

    An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Side by Side (2012)

    Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)

    In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. My Girl (1991)

    Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Return to Mayberry (1986)

    After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Heart of a Dog (2015)

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. CQ (2001)

    A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi film's starlet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  13. Stardust Memories (1980)

    While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. 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

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  15. 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

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  16. Mr. Morgan's Last Love (2013)

    A widowed professor living in Paris develops a special relationship with a younger French woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Dream Scenario (2023)

    Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016)

    An intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty featuring Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher, and Carrie Fisher.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Barney's Version (2010)

    The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. I Like Movies (2023)

    Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe?

The closest matches to Il était une fois André S. Labarthe are Visions of Light (1992), Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) and Altman (2014). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Il était une fois André S. Labarthe?

Start with Visions of Light (1992), the closest match to Il était une fois André S. Labarthe.

What is the highest-rated movie like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe?

Jodorowsky's Dune (2013), rated 7.8/10 by 789 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe?

Dream Scenario (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Il était une fois André S. Labarthe?

Yes: Visions of Light (1992), Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) and Altman (2014).

How are movies similar to Il était une fois André S. Labarthe chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Il était une fois André S. Labarthe, 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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