Movies like Fitzcarraldo

Though set in Vietnam, Apocalypse Now's journey into the heart of darkness resonates with Fitzcarraldo's themes of madness and the human condition. Both films offer an intense voyage through a hostile environment, leading to a psychological and moral confrontation.

The Lost City of Z shares Fitzcarraldo's fascination with the Amazon as it follows a British explorer's repeated attempts to find an ancient civilization. The protagonist's unwavering dedication to his quest parallels the obsessive nature of Klaus Kinski's character in Fitzcarraldo.