THEME EXPLORATION
fame and its consequences
36 films · 3 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Billy Wilder
Austria-USA
His masterpiece 'Sunset Boulevard' dissects the dark underbelly of Hollywood fame and its corrosive psychological effects on those seeking it.
Damien Chazelle USA'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' explore how the relentless pursuit of fame and artistic excellence destroys personal relationships and mental health.
Wong Kar-wai Hong Kong'In the Mood for Love' and his other works examine how fame and isolation paradoxically coexist, trapping characters in beautiful but lonely worlds.