Movies Similar to Musikliebe (2008)

This film offers a personal look at the daily routines of Carthusian monks living in the Grande Chartreuse, nestled in the French Alps. The project was first suggested to the monks in…

Prison guards occupy a unique space, existing between freedom and confinement. This documentary observes the daily lives of these guards as they perform their duties overseeing inmates.

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In 1970s Tennessee, Nathan, a troubled teenager who can start fires with his mind, is fleeing the police with his sister and her friends. Their escape takes a turn for the worse…

This documentary explores environmental destruction through the stories of impoverished migrant workers in the Amazon. They are cutting down rainforest trees to make charcoal for steel production used mainly in cars. The…

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Fatima, a teacher enjoying a privileged life in Karachi, is devastated when her nanny, Nusrat, vanishes without a trace. Fatima journeys to find her, uncovering a perilous truth about Nusrat and the…

This film explores the lives of Swiss musicians who specialize in improvisation. It presents their personal stories.

In winter, at a hidden emergency shelter in Lausanne, a nightly routine unfolds at the door: a series of encounters that can escalate into violence. Shelter staff must prioritize who receives a…

Above and Below follows five survivors navigating a challenging existence in a post-apocalyptic world. The film journeys through difficult landscapes, following Rick & Cindy, Godfather Lalo in the flooded tunnels beneath Las…

A struggling teenager tries to win the affection of a girl who seems unattainable. He gets drawn into illegal activities and drifts apart from his family and friends.

Lady Shiva was a captivating muse, model, and performer – a dazzling and intense star who rose from street prostitution to achieve fame. Living a fast-paced life, she died tragically young while…

In the remote New Siberian Islands, located in the Arctic Ocean, a remarkably preserved mammoth carcass is discovered. This find presents a potential breakthrough in genetics, raising the possibility of a significant…

Croatia, January 7th, 1992: Amidst the war, a young journalist is found dead, wearing the uniform of an international mercenary group. Two decades later, his cousin Anja Kofmel revisits his story.

The Accordion Tribe, a group of five unique musicians from around the world, is dedicated to reviving the accordion. The film follows their vibrant performances as they travel across Europe, showcasing the…

Daniele von Arb, a fortune-teller, becomes involved with a revolutionary underground movement at sixteen. She quickly rises to prominence as a leading figure in Swiss terrorism, capturing public attention.

This documentary follows David Sieveking as he follows the advice of his inspiration, David Lynch, and attempts the transcendental meditation technique of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

A hunter in a remote area discovers the mummified body of a 40-year-old man. The man’s detailed writings reveal he died by starvation the previous summer. Liechti’s film blends a fictional story…

This film journeys through the world of contemporary music, guided by Manfred Eicher, the influential founder of the ECM record label. We meet musicians, composers, and the people and places who have…

This film explores the individual stories of people from diverse backgrounds who are waiting for a decision at an asylum-seekers center in Switzerland, a country known for its strict immigration policies.

This is the story of three Turkish men who spent their childhoods in Switzerland. Each was later deported from the country following different criminal convictions.

Power exists in every realm, including the illegal drug trade.

"Heimatklänge" explores the shared essence of voice, from a baby's cry to a mountain yodler and a vocal artist's performance. Set against stunning alpine scenery and bustling cityscapes, the film introduces three…

Dieter Roth was an artist who seamlessly blended art and life, working across painting, drawing, printmaking, writing, filmmaking, and music. He built his own world, transforming everyday and fleeting materials into art.…

This documentary explores the world of healers in the Swiss canton of Appenzell.