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Movies like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran (2017)

The best movies like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran (2017) are Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927), B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015) and Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990). If Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927)

    A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015)

    The wild West Berlin of the 1980s became the creative melting pot of pop subcultures: music, art and chaos. Before the Iron Curtain fell, anything and everything seemed possible.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990)

    A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefit performance of his acclaimed concept album, The Wall. Set in Berlin, Germany less than a year after the destruction of the hated Berlin Wall, Waters was accompanied by disparate talents such as Cyndi Lauper, James Galway, Joni Mitchell and Albert Finney in the classic dark musical tale of a rock star's descent into madness and back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. The Art of the Steal (2010)

    A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings - worth billions - which became the subject of a power struggle after the death of its owner. Dr. Albert Barnes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012)

    Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. My Mom Jayne (2025)

    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. 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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  10. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Anselm (2023)

    This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. It explores his fascination with myth and history. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wim Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years in stunning 3D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2012)

    An interview with film director Roman Polanski conducted during his period of house arrest, discussing his life and work.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)

    A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson (2026)

    An intimate, arresting portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson—raised by a fierce, loving family—whose singular drive becomes her superpower, carrying her to athletic brilliance and, devastatingly, toward a life cut short by murder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. O.J.: Made in America (2016)

    A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)

    New exclusive access and never before heard testimony gives a unique insight into the mind of America's most notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy. Breathtaking archive from the time and the voice of Bundy himself, reveals the monster inside the man.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. The Secret Life of Brian (2007)

    A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Is There a Place to Approach? (2006)

    In this guided tour of a unique Persian carpet, a close-up of the delicate "spine" of a tree branches out into the discovery of a fantastical world.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Tunnel to Freedom (2021)

    13 August 1961: the GDR closes the sector borders in Berlin. The city is divided overnight. Escape to the West becomes more dangerous every day. But on September 14, 1962, exactly one year, one month and one day after the Wall was built, a group of 29 people from the GDR managed to escape spectacularly through a 135-meter tunnel to the West. For more than 4 months, students from West Berlin, including 2 Italians, dug this tunnel. When the tunnel builders ran out of money after only a few meters of digging, they came up with the idea of marketing the escape tunnel. They sell the film rights to the story exclusively to NBC, an American television station.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Green Days (2009)

    A playwright Iran tries to confront a creative crisis while political clashes erupt during her country's 2009 election.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Du 5éme des Arts de Shiraz (1971)

    The creation of Iannis Xenakis’ « Persephassa » at the Shiraz-Persepolis Art Festival. There are only a few archives left of this piece, for its ring-like disposition around the audience made it difficult for people to record it or take pictures of it. When it was created in Persepolis, each percussionist was settled on the stump of a column of the Palace of Darius. The distance between them could go as far as 164 feet (50 metres).

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Battleship Berlin (2021)

    Berlin’s brutalist heritage is under fire. The city’s powerful Charité hospital wants to destroy a brutalist icon of the Cold War era: The infamous former animal research laboratory called the Mäusebunker. Meanwhile, a dedicated group of politicians, preservationists, architects, gallerists, and students fight for an adaptive reuse of these magnificent, uncompromisingly unique structures. Who will win? No matter the outcome, you’re left with the impression that preservation can be brutal.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Becoming Black (2019)

    In the 1960s, a white couple living in East Germany tells their dark-skinned child that her skin color is merely a coincidence. As a teenager, she accidentally discovers the truth. Years before, a group of African men came to study in a village nearby. Sigrid, an East German woman, fell in love with Lucien from Togo and became pregnant. But she was already married to Armin. The child is Togolese-East German filmmaker Ines Johnson-Spain. In interviews with Armin and others from her childhood years, she tracks the astonishing strategies of denial her parents, striving for normality, developed following her birth. What sounds like fieldwork about social dislocation becomes an autobiographical essay film and a reflection on themes such as identity, social norms and family ties, viewed from a very personal perspective.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. I Don’t Want to Be Just a Memory (2024)

    Berlin queer community members mourn the substance abuse-related loss of their friends by sharing memories and rituals. Resembling glow-in-the-dark fungi, they radiate light together as a network of support and care.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Inn Signs Through the Ages (1936)

    Fred Taylor displays a number of items from the Building Centre's 'Inn Sign Exhibition' held in November 1936. Some signs in the exhibition date back to the reign of Charles II, while others are more contemporary.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Before Summer Ends (2017)

    After five years studying in Paris, Arash has not adjusted to life there and has decided to return to Iran to live. Hoping to change his mind, his two friends Hossein and Ashkan convince him to take a last trip through France.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Berliner Pflaster (1956)

    Commissioned by the Berliner Landesbildarchiv, this movie shows countless impressions of (West) Berlin everyday life, accentuated with self-ironic commentary.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran?

The closest matches to Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran are Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927), B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015) and Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran?

Start with Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927), the closest match to Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran.

What is the highest-rated movie like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran?

O.J.: Made in America (2016), rated 8.4/10 by 271 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran?

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there German movies like Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran?

Yes: Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927), Anselm (2023) and Tunnel to Freedom (2021).

How are movies similar to Der verborgene Schatz - Die legendäre Kunstsammlung des Iran chosen?

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