Movies Similar to It’s Hard By Oneself… (1980)
Dominion
Documentary
This film uses drones and hidden cameras to reveal the hidden realities of modern animal farming. It examines the ethics of how we treat animals and questions the justification for human control…
To the Sea
Documentary, Family, Drama
Before heading to Rome with his mother, five-year-old Natan joins his father, Jorge, on a memorable trip to the beautiful Chinchorro reef off Mexico's coast. While fishing, swimming, and sailing the clear…
Kavur
A woman explores the films of Turkish director Ömer Kavur, delving into the visual worlds he creates in forgotten places like abandoned towns, ruins, and empty hotels. As she watches his work,…
Forms of Forgetting
Nesrin and Erdem revisit their relationship, recalling it with differing memories. Çevik's visually compelling essay uses their conversations to explore the nature of forgetting, blending words and images equally.
Qurbat
Two years have passed since they last saw each other face-to-face. Their only connection has been through screens.
before again
She holds onto the belief that things will eventually get better, but a quiet fear lingers that pain is inevitable.
Marina
Water begins leaking from the ceiling of the house where Marina cares for her elderly father.
CircleSpeak
Filmed over six weeks in Southern England in 2001 by a small American crew, CircleSpeak explores the dedication and perspectives of those drawn to crop circles during the summer season. The documentary…
Land Rush
"Land Rush" explores the potential impact of a partnership between the Malian government and an American investor: a project to create a vast sugar cane plantation on 200 square kilometers of land.…
Arcadia
This film offers a thought-provoking and lyrical look at how British people have viewed their own country through the lens of cinema over the past century. It's a visually stunning and intense…
Home Movies
This collection of home movies featuring gay men explores how remembering the past offers hope, strength, and ultimately, a testament to enduring spirit.
The Milk System
The milk industry is a massive, multi-billion euro business. But beneath its wholesome image, there's a side that may not be so pure.
Together
Love has become a commodity, often misrepresented. This film explores the reality behind the idealized image. "Together" depicts love relationships facing genuine challenges – difficulties that test not only the couple but…
Until the Lights Come Back
When a Christmas Eve power outage plunges Tokyo into darkness, a group of people with hidden burdens find an unexpected chance to confront their past wrongdoings.
Beautiful Sunday
Detective Kang becomes entangled in the drug trade to cover his wife's mounting medical expenses as she lies in a coma. During this, Min-woo confesses to Kang that he murdered his wife,…
I Before Thee
Following the death of his wife during childbirth, Jeffery struggles with grief and despair. When his only child is diagnosed with leukemia, his life unravels. He questions his faith and loses all…
Cellular Girlfriend +
Based on the bestselling novel.
Champion
This film is the true story of Kim Deuk-gu, a Korean boxer who rose from poverty through the sport to become the world's best lightweight. His life ended tragically during a championship…
My 1980's
The film follows a group of young artists in China during the 1980s as they challenge political constraints and strive for artistic freedom, aiming to usher in a new era of cultural…
The Deal
This stop-motion animated film is set in the 1950s and 60s in the Eastern Polish borderlands. The story is based on a section of a diary written by Mikołaj Smyk, the director's…
1979: Big Bang of the Present
1979: A pivotal year marked by transformative global events. China embraces economic reform under Deng Xiaoping. The United Kingdom experiences radical economic changes under Margaret Thatcher. Iran undergoes a seismic shift with…
Tender
It's late summer at a small lake, where a group of teenagers hang out. Eleven-year-old Mia, unusually perceptive, asks fifteen-year-old Hugo, who seems indifferent to everything, to describe Chaïnes – a girl…
Ai wo Dempa ni
This film documents a concert by Dempagumi.inc, captured on September 16, 2012. It's a recording of their live performance.
Take Me Home
A diverse group of people arrives at a secluded monastery in Utah for a month-long retreat. The monastery enforces two strict rules: avoid pleasing others and suppress private thoughts. As they navigate…
A Life on the Farm
This is a peculiar tale set in rural Somerset, England, concerning a farmer who makes films and the powerful impact of his forgotten collection of home movies.