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10 Best Movies Like Eva Hesse

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

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#1
Lion, London Zoological Gardens

Lion, London Zoological Gardens

1896★ 5.3

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

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between f...

#2
Shimmy: The First Monkey King

Shimmy: The First Monkey King

2023★ 5.9

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

Shimmy, a monkey newly discover superhero powers and learns how to control his extraordinary transformative abilities and prevent powerful demonic forces from sending the universe ...

#3
Balas & Bolinhos: O Regresso

Balas & Bolinhos: O Regresso

2004★ 6.7

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

A group of friends meet after some years apart and decide to go on a treasure hunt....

#4
Chihayafuru: Part II

Chihayafuru: Part II

2016★ 7.7

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

After successfully won the Tokyo qualifying tournament, Chihaya and her friends are set to go on to the nationals. As they prepare, Chihaya is faced with new personal issues as her...

#5
The Secret Six

The Secret Six

1931★ 5.5

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

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Fran...

#6
Giovanni's

Giovanni's

★ 9.0

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

In the 1950s, Giovanni, a black and gay American, left his native country to go to Paris where he thought he would find more tolerance....