If you loved
EO
Jerzy Skolimowski · Film · 2022
What hooked you in EO was the way the world feels vast and profoundly moving when experienced through the perspective of a silent, innocent traveler.
Start with the source
The source
Au Hasard Balthazar
Robert Bresson · Film · 1966
Books on the same thread
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell · Book · 1877
Like the protagonist of EO, this classic centers on an animal’s perspective to highlight the cruelty and kindness of humanity while maintaining a core sense of unwavering spirit.
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith · Book · 2018
If the donkey’s journey in EO captured your interest, this story offers a lighter, more rhythmic look at a donkey wandering the road and sharing his unique path.
Earth's Children
Jean M. Auel · Book · 1980
This odyssey echoes the nomadic struggle of EO, focusing on the intimate, survival-driven bond between travelers navigating a harsh, indifferent world as they cross vast, windswept landscapes.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy · Book · 2020
This fable shares the philosophical heart of EO, using the quiet observations of animals to explore profound questions about hope, kindness, and the search for belonging in life.
Series on the same thread
To Your Eternity
Series · 2021
Much like the wandering spirit in EO, this story follows an immortal being who experiences the cyclical pains and joys of the human condition through a series of fleeting encounters.
Sweet Tooth
Jim Mickle · Series · 2021
This series mirrors the road movie structure of EO, following a non-human protagonist across a perilous landscape while searching for empathy and a safe place to call home.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Just as EO observes the human condition from the periphery, this series examines the life of a central figure through the eyes of those whose paths he crosses.
BEASTARS
Series · 2019
This show uses an animal perspective to critique societal hierarchy and prejudice, much like the way EO reveals the unpredictable and often harsh nature of the human world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
If the curiosity-driven narrative of EO resonated with you, this podcast provides a similar exploration of the obscure and often overlooked stories that define our complex human history.
Worklife with Molly Graham
TED · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the raw, messy emotions of the human experience, reflecting the same deep interest in the internal joys and despairs that EO silently endures throughout life.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is EO related to the film Au Hasard Balthazar?
Yes, EO is a modern cinematic reimagining inspired by the 1966 film Au Hasard Balthazar. Both movies follow the life of a donkey as he experiences the joys and sorrows of the human world while maintaining his innocence throughout his journey.
What order should I watch EO and Au Hasard Balthazar?
There is no required viewing order for these films. You can watch EO as a standalone experience or view it alongside Au Hasard Balthazar to compare how both films utilize the perspective of an animal to explore the complexities of human nature and luck.
Does EO lose his innocence throughout the movie?
No, the donkey in EO does not lose his innocence at any point in the film. Despite the various challenges, moments of pain, and unpredictable turns of fortune he encounters on his path, he remains innocent throughout his entire journey.
Is the perspective in EO limited to the donkey?
The film EO presents the world as a mysterious place specifically through the eyes of its main character, a grey donkey. The narrative focuses on his experiences as he encounters different people and situations that bring him both joy and pain.