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10 Best Movies Like The Human Element

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

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

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

#2
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.6

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

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

#3
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

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

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#4
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

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

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#5
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

2008★ 7.2

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

Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking tortu...

#6
In the Realms of the Unreal

In the Realms of the Unreal

2004★ 7.1

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

In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to ...

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