Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Look of Silence List

• The Act of Killing - Both films explore the legacy of the Indonesian genocide with a unique perspective on perpetrators.
• The Square - Explores the power dynamics and social issues in Egypt during and after the revolution.
• The Fog of War - A documentary that examines the complexities of war through personal stories and reflections.
• Our War - Focuses on the personal experiences and the aftermath of war through individual narratives.
• CITY OF GHOSTS - Follows citizen journalists exposing the atrocities of ISIS and the impacts on their community.
• Embrace of the Vampire - Themes of trauma and historical injustices explored in an introspective slow-burn format.
• S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine - Documentary about the Khmer Rouge's atrocities in Cambodia, featuring interviews with survivors.
• Waltz with Bashir - An animated documentary that explores a soldier’s haunting memories of the Lebanon War.
• The Hunting Ground - Investigates the epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses, revealing systemic issues.
• 12 Years a Slave - Examines the brutal realities of slavery and its lingering effects on society.
• The Invisible Man - Explores themes of trauma and psychological manipulation within a context of past abuse.
• Ghosts of Rwanda - A documentary recounting the Rwandan genocide and its global implications.
• Black Kite - Focuses on the life of a poet in Afghanistan amidst conflict, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
• Son of Saul - A haunting portrayal of a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz dealing with loss and moral struggle.
• Atonement - Explores themes of guilt and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
• Hotel Rwanda - Based on true events during the Rwandan genocide, highlighting the struggle for humanity.
• The Pianist - A personal account of survival during the Holocaust, focusing on the impacts of war on the individual.
• Restrepo - A visceral portrayal of a platoon's experiences in Afghanistan, delving into the realities of war.
• Children of War - Examines the impact of civil war on children, drawing parallels with the theme of lost innocence.
• The Unknown Known - Interviews with Donald Rumsfeld about the complexities of war and decision-making processes.
• American History X - Explores themes of prejudice, violence, and redemption through personal stories.
• The Last King of Scotland - A biographical drama about the rise and fall of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, highlighting political violence.
• Restoration - A personal journey exploring trauma and recovery in the context of historical pain.
• Rendition - Explores the shadowy world of torture and the moral implications of political decisions.
• The Kite Runner - Deals with themes of friendship and the impact of historical trauma in Afghanistan.
• The War on Democracy - A critical look at U.S. influence on Latin America and the affected populations.
• A Dangerous Method - Explores the psychological aftermath of war and trauma through the lens of psychological study.
• The Killing Fields - A historical drama portraying the Cambodian genocide through personal narratives.
• The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes - Experimental documentary that exposes societal issues through confrontational visuals.
• The Battle of Chile - A documentary series chronicling the political turmoil in Chile during the early 1970s.
• Human Flow - A poignant exploration of the global refugee crisis through personal accounts and stories.
• No Man's Land - A war drama blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator in the Bosnian War.
• A Place at the Table - Investigates hunger in America, shining light on societal failures impacting individuals.
• The Wound - Examines the complexities of masculinity in South Africa, bound to historical and cultural trauma.
• Gook - Explores race relations in America through the lens of a personal narrative during the LA riots.
• The Death of Louis XIV - A meditative film on mortality and historical suffering through the lens of monarchy's last moments.
• Buried - A survival story that reflects on isolation and the human condition amidst peril.
• Before the Rain - A narrative interweaving themes of war, love, and fate in the context of the Balkan conflict.
• The Other Side of the Mountain - Explores personal trauma and recovery from paralyzing injuries due to a tragic event.
• A Separation - Examines personal relationships and moral dilemmas within the sociopolitical landscape of Iran.
• My Life as a Dog - Touches on themes of childhood innocence and trauma against the backdrop of change.