If you loved the visually stunning and mythologically rich 'The Last Fiction' (2019), this article is for you. We’ve curated a list of 10 movies and shows that share its epic storytelling, breathtaking animation, or deep cultural roots. Whether you're drawn to its Persian influences or its action-packed narrative, these picks will keep you enthralled.

The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
Description: A visually inventive animated feature with minimal dialogue that tells its story through exaggerated character designs, surreal humor, and a distinctive European aesthetic.
Fact: The film's unique character designs were inspired by caricatures from 1920s French newspapers and the works of cartoonist Albert Dubout.


A Scanner Darkly (2006)
Description: A visually distinctive rotoscoped film that blends reality and hallucination to explore themes of surveillance, identity, and substance abuse with a surreal, dreamlike quality.
Fact: The film's unique animation process involved filming live-action footage first, then artists traced over each frame to create the final animated look.


The Secret of Kells (2009)
Description: A beautifully animated fantasy that draws heavily from Celtic mythology and medieval art, featuring intricate visual designs and a coming-of-age story about preserving culture.
Fact: The film's visual style was inspired by the actual Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century housed at Trinity College Dublin.


The Illusionist (2010)
Description: A hand-drawn animated film that captures the magic and melancholy of performance through beautiful, painterly visuals and a wordless emotional narrative about change and obsolescence.
Fact: The animation was based on an unproduced screenplay by French mime and filmmaker Jacques Tati, written in 1956 but never filmed in live-action.


Persepolis (2007)
Description: A visually striking animated film that blends personal narrative with historical events, exploring themes of identity, political upheaval, and cultural conflict through a unique artistic style.
Fact: Based on Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, it was the first animated film to win the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.


Paprika (2006)
Description: A mind-bending anime that explores the boundaries between dreams and reality through psychedelic visuals and a narrative that questions perception and consciousness.
Fact: The film's surreal dream sequences are said to have influenced Christopher Nolan's Inception, particularly the concept of shared dreaming.


Waltz with Bashir (2008)
Description: An innovative animated documentary that uses surreal visuals and dreamlike sequences to explore memory, trauma, and the psychological impact of war.
Fact: It was Israel's first animated documentary and the first animated film to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.


The Prophet (2014)
Description: An anthology film that combines different animation styles to bring philosophical poetry to life, featuring lush visuals and profound meditations on human existence.
Fact: Different segments of the film were animated by different studios from around the world, each bringing their unique style to Kahlil Gibran's poems.


Song of the Sea (2014)
Description: A hand-drawn animated feature that weaves Irish folklore into a modern fairy tale, featuring stunning watercolor-inspired visuals and themes of family, loss, and cultural heritage.
Fact: The film's animation was created using a special technique that combined traditional hand-drawn elements with digital coloring to achieve its distinctive look.


The Breadwinner (2017)
Description: A powerful animated drama that combines traditional storytelling with striking visuals to examine themes of oppression, resilience, and the power of imagination under authoritarian rule.
Fact: The film's production involved female Afghan refugees as cultural consultants to ensure authenticity in its portrayal of life under Taliban rule.
