Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Süss, the Jew List

• Son of Saul - Focuses on the Holocaust, exploring the human experience and moral dilemmas.
• The Pianist - Depicts the struggles of a Jewish musician during WWII, emphasizing survival in dire circumstances.
• Life is Beautiful - Combines humor and tragedy, centering on a Jewish family's experience in a concentration camp.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Explores the innocence of childhood against the backdrop of the Holocaust.
• Defiance - Follows Jewish brothers in WWII who lead a resistance against Nazis in the forest.
• Schindler's List - A powerful tale of a man who saves Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
• The Diary of Anne Frank - Adaptation of the true story of a Jewish girl's life in hiding during the war.
• A Serious Man - Explores themes of faith and family within a Jewish context.
• The Counterfeiters - Based on true events, focuses on a Jewish counterfeiting project during WWII.
• The Holocaust - A miniseries that chronicles the events of the Holocaust through individual stories.
• The Last Days - Documentary about five Hungarian Jews who survived the Holocaust.
• Hannah Arendt - Explores the life of Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt, related to the Eichmann trial.
• The Kind Words - Delves into family secrets stemming from the Holocaust generation.
• Goodbye Lenin! - While not strictly about Jews, it explores the complexities of cultural identity in historical settings.
• The Zookeeper's Wife - A true story of a woman who saved Jews during the Nazi invasion.
• Fiddler on the Roof - A musical that reflects on Jewish heritage and traditions in pre-revolutionary Russia.
• Sophie’s Choice - Explores the impact of choices made during the Holocaust on a woman's life.
• The Frisco Kid - Follows a Jewish rabbi's journey in America, incorporating humor and adventure.
• The Sturgeon Queens - Documentary showcasing Jewish cultural heritage in food and family bonding.
• Everything is Illuminated - A young man travels to Ukraine to learn about his Jewish heritage, confronting the past.
• Yentl - Focuses on a Jewish woman who disguises herself as a man to study religious texts.
• The Beloved Sisters - While primarily about women, it touches on themes of love and identity in historic contexts.
• The Chosen - Explores themes of friendship and faith in a Jewish context.
• The Fifth Horseman is Fear - A film about Jews in Prague during Nazi occupation and their survival.
• Waltz with Bashir - An animated documentary about memory and trauma, linked to war and cultural identity.
• The Other Story - Addresses themes of identity and tradition in the context of modern Israeli life.
• The Invisible Man - Not related to Jews but involves themes of alienation and secrecy that resonate in various contexts.
• The Ugly Dachshund - A family comedy; while lighter, it focuses on themes of acceptance and belonging.
• A Jewish Girl in Shanghai - Tells the story of a young Jewish girl's survival in WWII China.
• The Seven Beauties - A darkly comedic take on survival in wartime, focusing on moral dilemmas.
• The Last Survivor - Documents Holocaust survivors and their ongoing journeys of healing.
• Wit - Focuses on a woman's battles with illness; includes themes of education and legacy.
• Natasha - Explores cultural issues and identity within a personal narrative.
• A Hidden Life - Explores the life and moral choices of a man during WWII, reflecting on faith.
• In Darkness - A gripping story about a Polish sewer worker who helps Jews survive during the Holocaust.
• The Pianist - Another portrayal of survival during the Holocaust, focusing on music and resilience.
• Amazing Grace - Addresses moral convictions and social justice, resonating with Jewish themes.
• A New Leaf - A comedy about wealth, morality, and personal change in contrasting societal contexts.