Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Material List

• Queen Sono - Both series feature strong African leads and delve into personal and social issues.
• How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding - Focuses on family dynamics and cultural themes within South African settings.
• Blood & Water - Explores themes of family, identity, and societal issues from a South African perspective.
• Tsha Tsha - Centers around youth and societal themes in South Africa.
• Beast of No Nation - Depicts struggles and societal challenges in Africa.
• SABC 1's Khumbul' Ekhaya - Focus on family stories and the significance of heritage.
• Table Manners - Explores similar themes of hospitality and personal connections.
• The River - Delves into family and community issues in a South African context.
• Generations: The Legacy - A soap opera that explores societal dynamics in South Africa.
• The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Focuses on cultural themes and personal growth in a uniquely African way.
• Shaka Zulu - Historical drama that explores themes of identity and power in Africa.
• The Last Face - Focuses on human rights issues and the societal impacts of war in Africa.
• Inxeba (The Wound) - Explores complicated identities and sexuality within African culture.
• Tsotsi - A gritty portrayal of life in urban South Africa with powerful character development.
• Black Sails - While set in a different context, it explores themes of power, culture, and personal struggle.
• Salaryman Kintaro - Similar themes of work and personal life dilemmas in a cultural setting.
• Binnelanders - A soap opera addressing similar family and societal dynamics.
• Devil's Peak - Focuses on crime and relationships within an African context.
• The Last Face - Explores humanitarian challenges in Africa, similar themes to Material.
• Murder in Paradise - Mystery drama that provides insights into cultural complexities.
• The Big Sick - Covers cross-cultural marriages and familial tensions.
• Invictus - Depicts issues of identity, unity, and personal stories in a South African backdrop.
• City of God - Explores socio-economic struggles in a gritty urban setting.
• Toyi Toyi - Focuses on social activism and community issues in South Africa.
• Scandal! - A soap opera focusing on social issues, much like Material.
• Fruits of My Labor - Covers themes of family and personal struggle in a cultural context.
• A Girl from Mogadishu - Focuses on resilience and personal narratives in challenging contexts.
• The Long Walk to Freedom - Shares themes of struggle and identity in the African context.
• War Witch - Explores the impact of war on childhood and personal struggles.
• Soweto's Finest - Delves into the lives of South African youth with cultural challenges.
• Hotel Rwanda - Explores deep societal issues similar to those in Material.
• Lion - A powerful journey of identity and belonging in an African context.
• Happiness is a Four-Letter Word - Focuses on relationships and personal identity within the cultural framework.
• Gomorrah - Explores crime and interpersonal relationships in a gritty urban setting.
• I Am Not a Witch - A unique narrative exploring social issues and cultural perceptions.
• Making a Murderer - Real-life struggle against societal systems, showcasing personal narratives.
• Life is Beautiful - Explores love and family in challenging circumstances, similar emotional themes.
• Khumba - An animated film that deals with themes of identity and belonging.
• A United Kingdom - Historical drama focused on love, culture, and societal challenges.
• The Suit - Focuses on love and relationships against the backdrop of apartheid.
• Belly of the Beast - Explores societal challenges and personal struggles similar to Material.
• The Shack - Weaves themes of sorrow, healing, and personal journeys.
• The Secret in Their Eyes - Explores deep emotional themes and past scars.
• The Blacklist - Focuses on crime, morality, and relationships that challenge societal norms.
• The Good Doctor - Explores personal growth, struggles, and societal perceptions.

Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to How the Cossacks Bought Salt List

• The Cossacks - Explores the culture and life of Cossack people, similar to the themes in How the Cossacks Bought Salt.
• War and Peace - Set against the backdrop of historical Russia, this covers similar themes of conflict and culture.
• Andrei Rublev - A historical drama about a Russian painter, capturing the essence of historical struggles.
• Dersu Uzala - This film showcases the relationship between man and nature in a historical Russian context.
• The Barber of Siberia - A romantic and historical drama set in Russia, reflecting the culture and societal norms of the time.
• Russian Ark - A single-take journey through Russian history that parallels the cultural exploration in How the Cossacks Bought Salt.
• The Irony of Fate - A romantic comedy that reflects Russian culture and traditions, similar to the themes of community in Cossacks.
• The Knight's Move - Focuses on the Russian community and culture, intertwining personal and national narratives.
• Stalker - A philosophical journey in a dystopian setting, capturing the struggles of the human spirit similar to historical contexts.
• 12 - A modern retake on classic themes of justice and morality in a Russian context.
• The Orotta - Explores societal structures and relationships in a historical setting.
• The Ascent - A poignant film set during World War II that explores human nature and moral dilemmas.
• Come and See - A harrowing tale of war and its impact on youth and society that resonates with historical struggles.
• A Slave of Love - Set during the Russian Revolution, it highlights the impact of societal change on personal lives.
• The War of the Worlds: Next Century - A satirical approach to war and society, parallel to historical critiques found in Cossack narratives.
• The Cranes Are Flying - A tale of love and loss during World War II, capturing the essence of human resilience.
• Solaris - Explores deep philosophical questions about human nature and society in a sci-fi context.
• Battleship Potemkin - A silent film depicting a pivotal event in Russian history, resonating with themes of revolution and struggle.
• The Man Who Knew Infinity - A historical biopic that reflects on the journey of individuals against societal norms.
• Burnt by the Sun - A reflection on the Stalinist era, exploring personal and moral conflicts in a historical setting.
• The Way Back - A story of survival and camaraderie during a historical journey, similar to themes in Cossack life.
• The Last Station - A biographical drama about Tolstoy's last days, capturing the essence of Russian culture and conflict.
• Burning - A modern narrative with existential themes, echoing the depth found in historical stories.
• The Queen of Spades - Based on a Russian short story, delving into themes of obsession and morality.
• The Idiot - A literary adaptation that explores social structures and character insights in a Russian context.
• Serfdom and Freedom - Explores the historical context of serfdom in Russia, touching on similar themes.
• The White Sun of the Desert - A film about the Soviet era, capturing the essence of Russian ethos and landscapes.
• The Sorrows of Young Werther - A film exploring deep emotional states against a historical backdrop, resonating with cultural themes.
• Mum's Man - A blend of personal and cultural narratives set in a unique familial context.
• The Color of Pomegranates - A visually stunning film that delves into Armenian culture parallel to themes in Russian narratives.
• Vanya on 42nd Street - An adaptation of Chekhov's play that explores human relationships and societal issues.
• On Dangerous Ground - Explores elements of mystery and character conflict, akin to societal struggles in Russian narratives.
• Lady Macbeth - An adaptation of the literary classic set in a Russian countryside, reflecting historical and cultural nuances.
• The Daughters of Shalmanessar - A historical narrative that explores themes of women and society in a complex backdrop.
• The Suit - A story of personal conflict and human connection against societal challenges.
• Pale Flower - A tale of obsession and societal norms that entwine with deeper human emotions.
• Night Watch - A supernatural thriller that explores themes of good and evil, mirroring societal complexities.
• About Love - An exploration of love and relationships set against Russian landscapes.
• The Stoker - Explores class struggle and personal ambition in a historical context.
• My Joy - A grim narrative set in modern Russia, reflecting on human struggle and societal issues.
• The Geographer Drank His Globe Away - A contemporary setting dealing with personal choices within a cultural context.
• The Target - Combines themes of conflict and personal journeys, resonating with broader societal issues.