Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Viridiana List

• The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - Explores themes of surrealism and the absurdity of bourgeois life.
• Belle de Jour - Features a woman grappling with her desires and societal expectations.
• The Exterminating Angel - Examines social issues through a surreal narrative involving a group of people trapped in a situation.
• The Skin I Live In - Delves into dark themes of obsession and control, akin to the tension in Viridiana.
• Dogs Don't Wear Pants - Explores themes of personal trauma and sexual liberation.
• Persona - Themes of identity and psychological complexity are central to the story.
• The 120 Days of Sodom - Explores the darker sides of human nature and morality.
• El Topo - A surreal journey that challenges societal norms and philosophies.
• L'Age d'Or - Controversial depiction of desire and societal critique, similar to Buñuel’s style.
• A Special Day - Explores themes of isolation and human connection against a historical backdrop.
• The House That Jack Built - Explores morality and the human psyche through a violent lens.
• Nymphomaniac - Studies human desires and the complexities of sexuality.
• American Beauty - Critiques suburban and bourgeois lifestyles amid a personal crisis.
• The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Combines high art with themes of betrayal and lust.
• Lust of the Vampire - Surreal and erotic themes exploring desire and the supernatural.
• Fallen Angels - Explores existential themes and human connections in a unique narrative style.
• Wild at Heart - Surreal storytelling filled with dark humor and disturbing themes.
• Antichrist - Explores the duality of human nature in a visually striking and disturbing manner.
• Gozu - A surreal and bizarre journey that explores existential themes.
• The Hunt - Explores the impact of societal judgment and the fragility of reputation.
• The Seventh Seal - A philosophical journey questioning existence, death, and morality.
• In the Realm of the Senses - Explores boundaries of love, sexuality, and obsessive desire.
• Mulholland Drive - Delves into complex narratives with dark undertones and existential themes.
• The Holy Mountain - Surreal visual storytelling that challenges societal norms and spirituality.
• Daughters of Darkness - Combines eroticism and horror with strong thematic elements.
• Belle de Jour - Explores the life of a woman torn between her desires and societal roles.
• Repulsion - Examines isolation and psychological trauma in a female character.
• Dogtooth - Challenges societal norms and delves into extremes of control and ignorance.
• Wings of Desire - Explores themes of existence, love, and the human experience.
• A Clockwork Orange - Controversial and provocative exploration of morality and free will.
• Eyes Wide Shut - Explores themes of sexuality, desire, and the complexities of relationships.
• Annihilation - Surreal and psychologically complex journey into the unknown.
• The Lobster - Satirical exploration of relationships and societal pressures on love.
• The Virgin Spring - Explores themes of revenge and the loss of innocence in a harsh world.
• The Draughtsman's Contract - Combines themes of art, fidelity, and mystery with dark humor.
• Oldboy - A revenge tale that questions morality and humanity's darker impulses.
• I Am Curious (Yellow) - Challenges societal norms surrounding sexuality and politics.
• The Great Beauty - A meditation on beauty, art, and the superficiality of modern life.
• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - A classic of German Expressionism that explores madness and reality.
• Secretary - Explores themes of dominance, submission, and complex relationships.
• The Others - Combines psychological tension with supernatural elements.
• Chinatown - A neo-noir crime film exploring deeply rooted corruption and moral dilemmas.
• Memento - Explores themes of memory and identity in a nonlinear storytelling format.