Movies like Bol

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, this powerful American film explores the life of Celie, an African-American woman in the early 20th century American South. The resilience in the face of despair and the search for personal empowerment in 'The Color Purple' resonate with the themes of self-discovery and female solidarity in Bol.

This film adaptation of Amy Tan's novel tells the stories of four Chinese-American immigrant families in San Francisco. It explores the mother-daughter relationships across generations, echoing Bol's examination of family dynamics and the clash between traditional values and modernity.

A film that follows the story of Norma Rae, a factory worker who becomes involved in labor union activities to fight for better conditions at work. Its portrayal of a strong-willed woman fighting for change parallels Bol's themes of female empowerment.

An emotionally harrowing drama that unveils the injustice of a woman's execution in a rural Iranian village. This movie shares Bol's inclination towards social issues, particularly the rights and treatment of women in patriarchal societies.