Movies Similar to Prince's Tale

The Hindenburg Disaster: Probable Cause(2001)

Gulpilil: One Red Blood(2002)

An hour-long documentary on the life and career of actor David Gulpilil.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party(2005)

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony(2021)

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his life, allowing us to put him back into the context of each period and will be helpful in understanding his role in the history of cinema, because he was far from following the trends. He never belonged to any film movement; he is a chameleon that has always preferred natural acting, ‘non-acting’ when method acting was the fashion.

Life in Four Elements(2017)

A journey into four classical elements through the four main characters of the film. The main characters in the movie represent each of their own elements.

Rire (enfin) au féminin(2024)

For a long time, in France, comedy was the preserve of men. Female roles were mostly secondary and corresponded to stereotypes such as the pretty doll, the funny but unattractive woman, or the troublesome, even cantankerous wife

The Barn is Burning(2025)

After a devastating fire ravages a milking parlor, a family and its community rally together. This short documentary showcases a journey of resilience, as a family farm rises from the ashes into a new era of cutting-edge robotic technology. The film explores the innovation in modern agriculture, shedding light on the strength of farming communities and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Lessons of Darkness(1992)

Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.

Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes(2024)

The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances.

Missed Warnings: The Bradford City Fire(2015)

A BBC programme about the Bradford fire. Robert Hall marks the 30th anniversary of the fire that killed 56 fans during a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, and speaks to those whose lives changed forever.

One Day in May: The Story of The Bradford City Fire(2015)

BT documentary about the fire

Interview with Júlio(2025)

An excerpt about the troubled, passionate and intriguing relationship of an actor with his own life.

Focus On Heroin(1971)

This film points out the risks of being a heroin addict. Explains that addicts cannot be identified solely with one particular socio-economic level and cannot always be detected by appearance. Addicts and ex-addicts describe the first and subsequent drugs they used.

Boys Night II: Electric Boogaloo(2022)

The boys are back in this wet and wild sequel

Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes(2021)

From the very beginning, actor Paul Newman captivated the cinema audience with his exceptional azure eyes. The reserved Newman himself finds it trivial and even disturbing that everyone is so taken with his appearance. The actor and director - who has played in more than sixty films and directed twelve of them - prefers to focus on his work and family. And, at least as important, on his philanthropic ventures and political activism.

Burning(2021)

Follows the deadly Australian bushfires of 2019-2020, known as ‘Black Summer’. Burning is an exploration of what happened as told from the perspective of victims of the fires, activists and scientists.

Forja Madeirense(2023)

O.E. Hasse - Porträt eines Schauspielers(1964)

TV-documentary about the German actor Otto Eduard Hasse

Cut Piece(1965)

Filmed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Cut Piece documents one of Yoko Ono’s most powerful conceptual pieces. Performed by the artist herself, Ono sits motionless on the stage after inviting the audience to come up and cut away her clothing in a denouement of the reciprocity between victim and assailant.

José Luis López Vázquez. ¡Qué disparate!(2022)

José Luis López Vázquez, an essential artist in the history of Spanish cinema, manages to find a late love that changes his life, after having a successful professional life for years, but a rather neglected personal life.