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10 Best Movies Like Chavela

If you loved Chavela, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Julieta

Julieta

2016★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The film spans 30 years in Julieta’s life from a nostalgic 1985 where everything seems hopeful, to 2015 where her life appears to be beyond repair and she is on the verge of madnes...

#2
Belle de Jour

Belle de Jour

1967★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri menti...

#3
The Distinguished Citizen

The Distinguished Citizen

2016★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After refusing big and prestigious awards all over the world, Mr. Mantovani, Literature Nobel Prize winner, accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been...

#4
What the F* Is Going On?

What the F* Is Going On?

2019★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Featuring extensive interviews, this documentary takes a critical look at the gender inequality in Spain as the feminist movement aims to shift reality....

#5
Palace sur scène

Palace sur scène

2020★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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#6
Serial (Bad) Weddings

Serial (Bad) Weddings

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chavela for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A catholic French couple sees their life upside down when their four daughters get married to men of different religion and origins....