THEME EXPLORATION

aspiring musicians

9 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
His Butler’s Sister
His Butler’s Sister
1943 · Frank Borzage
Manhattan Cocktail
Manhattan Cocktail
1928 · Dorothy Arzner
Three Sisters With Maiden Hearts
Three Sisters With Maiden Hearts
1935 · Mikio Naruse
Biloxi Blues
Biloxi Blues
1988 · Mike Nichols
Menja d’amor
Menja d’amor
2002 · Ventura Pons
The Highway of Life
The Highway of Life
1980 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
The Journey of the Blind Musicians
The Journey of the Blind Musicians
1972 · Nagisa Oshima
Rags
Rags
2012 · Bille Woodruff
Raven's End
Raven's End
1963 · Bo Widerberg
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle United States

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the psychological and emotional journeys of aspiring musicians pursuing perfection and dreams.

 Jacques Demy France

Known for romantic musical films like 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' and 'Young Girls of Rochefort' that celebrate aspiring performers and their artistic ambitions.

 Werner Herzog Germany

His documentary work and films like 'Stroszek' examine the struggles and obsessions of musicians and artists attempting to achieve their visions against all odds.