Top 20 movies like Mondo
Top 20 Movies like Mondo
- 1. The New Nerd
- 2. The Turandot Project
- 3. Dinosaur!
- 4. Royal Visit of the Cardiff Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition
- 5. Florida, Man
- 6. The Allotment
- 7. Family Guy: Creating the Chaos
- 8. Frontline: Biden’s Decision
- 9. Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
- 10. Grit & Glory: The Road To The Paralympics
- 11. Living Skies
- 12. Carnalismo
- 13. Mea Culpa
- 14. Spy Capital
- 15. Fluid
- 16. All the Mountains Give
- 17. America as Seen by a Frenchman
- 18. On the Way to School
- 19. A Day in Tokyo
- 20. Magnus
1. The New Nerd
This documentary looks at Black people's interest in comics, cosplay, and more and asks whether this is a new phenomenon or something not highlighted.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
2. The Turandot Project
In 1997, Oscar-winning documentarian Allan Miller embarked on a film project with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and celebrated Chinese film director Zhang Yimou as they joined forces in a production of Puccini's opera Turandot in Florence. Before the year was out, an extraordinary opportunity arose: to stage Turandot in its original setting in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The outdoor production was an undertaking on an epic scale. A fascinating chronicle of an unprecedented cross-cultural collaboration, THE TURANDOT PROJECT combines the pageantry of this opulent opera production with a spectacular cinematic portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou to mount their production in this most historic venue of China.
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
3. Dinosaur!
An entertaining documentary look at dinosaurs with Emmy Award-winning special effects, feature film clips and stills, commentary by leading paleontologists of the time, and an on camera as well as voice-over narrative by Christopher Reeve. Shot on location in Los Angeles and New York at the American Museum of Natural History
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
4. Royal Visit of the Cardiff Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition
Newsreel coverage of the Prince and Princess of Wales' visit of the 1896 Cardiff Exhibition. Now a lost film, it's considered the first time the British Royal Family was filmed.
5. Florida, Man
Filmmaker Evan Jordan, accompanied by his friend Sophia Anderson, returns to his home state for the first time since the passing of his elderly grandparents and terminally ill uncle — where he revisits his bizarre past through archival footage, re-enactments, interviews with surviving family members and other parties, as well as a full paranormal investigation of the rural home where everything occurred all those years ago.
6. The Allotment
Three young gardeners reflect on their experiences at a Leeds allotment.
7. Family Guy: Creating the Chaos
Going behind the scenes of the hit animation comedy Family Guy. A must for all fans, it includes exclusive interviews with the cast and creators, sneak peek clips from season 8 and an inside look at how the show is created.
8. Frontline: Biden’s Decision
The inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, and the personal and political forces that shaped him and led to his dramatic decision to step aside.
9. Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Known only by her research number, Grizzly 399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park since 2007, becoming the world's most famous grizzly bear. Now 399 is raising four cubs in the face of human encroachment, a warming climate, and the threat of losing protection under the Endangered Species Act as citizens from Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana attempt to remove grizzlies from the protected list. In a riveting story full of twists and turns, hope and heartbreak, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
10. Grit & Glory: The Road To The Paralympics
Gain exclusive insight into the lives of elite athletes with disabilities, as six Kiwi contenders work relentlessly to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
11. Living Skies
Sit with Daniel as he meditates on the indescribable nature and feeling of cloud-watching.
13. Mea Culpa
Lies and guilt are at the core of Patrick’s relationship with his mother Randa. Over the years, he collected their audio messages and video calls. He now transforms them into a portrait of her life in Lebanon and his in Belgium.
14. Spy Capital
Spy Capital is a documentary exploring Vienna's deep-rooted espionage history, establishing the city as a key hub for international spy operations over the past 150 years. Directed by espionage expert Boris Volodarsky and produced by Dennis Dewall, the film spans from Vienna's 1873 World Exhibition to espionage tied to the 2023 Russia-Ukraine conflict. Featuring interviews with prominent figures like Christo Grozev and Gert Polli, it also includes dramatic reenactments of historical events. Notorious cases such as Colonel Alfred Redl, a Russian double agent, are highlighted. The film delves into Vienna's pivotal role in intelligence during the World Wars and the Cold War. With striking visuals and advanced technology, Spy Capital: Vienna immerses viewers in a blend of history and drama, offering a thorough look into the covert world of spies that has shaped the city.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
15. Fluid
A low budget, comedic documentary following a young man trying to take a deeper look into water, its purpose, and how we, as a society have chosen to use it.
16. All the Mountains Give (همه کوه ها می دهند)
A powerful account of the Kolbari covert goods traden between the Kurdish cities and towns of Iran and borders of Iraq. The film follows Hamid and Yasser over six years as they contend with the life threatening conditions they and their families have to face to survive. A rare insight into the plight of the Kurdish people, this is an elegant portrait of a marginalised people, where the palpable sense of risk and danger is contrasted with the gentle rhythms of family life under harsh conditions.
17. America as Seen by a Frenchman (L'Amérique insolite)
At the end of the 1950s, French documentarian François Reichenbach spent eighteen months traveling the United States, documenting its diverse regions, their inhabitants, and their pastimes. The result is a journey through a multitude of different Americas, filtered through a French sensibility.
It has an average vote of 6.4 on TMDB.
18. On the Way to School (Sur le chemin de l'école)
These children live in the four corners of the earth, but share the same thirst for learning. They understand that only education will allow them a better future and that is why, every day, they must set out on the long and perilous journey that will lead them to knowledge. Jackson and his younger sister from Kenya walk 15 kilometres each way through a savannah populated by wild animals; Carlito rides more than 18 kilometres twice a day with his younger sister, across the plains of Argentina; Zahira lives in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains who has an exhausting 22 kilometres walk along punishing mountain paths before she reaches her boarding school; Samuel from India sits in a clumsy DIY wheelchair and the 4 kilometres journey is an ordeal each day, as his two younger brothers have to push him all the way to school…
It has an average vote of 6.781 on TMDB.
19. A Day in Tokyo
A Day in TOKYO in 1968, Nostalgic bygone era. Planned by Japan National Tourism Organization. Produced by Koga Production. This film was produced to explain Tokyo for foreign tourists.
20. Magnus (Magnus)
From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
It has an average vote of 6.906 on TMDB.