THEME EXPLORATION

jazz history

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ornette: Made in America
Ornette: Made in America
1986 · Shirley Clarke
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
The Music According to Tom Jobim
The Music According to Tom Jobim
2012 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
2016 · Lav Diaz
The Book of Fish
The Book of Fish
2021 · Lee Joon-ik
Gdansk
Gdansk
2017 · Neill Blomkamp
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel
2014 · Wes Anderson
Dillinger Is Dead
Dillinger Is Dead
1969 · Marco Ferreri
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
1982 · Konrad Wolf
Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d’Arco
1989 · Werner Herzog
Underground
Underground
1995 · Emir Kusturica
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Clint Eastwood USA

Directed 'Bird' (1988), a biographical film about jazz legend Charlie Parker that authentically explores the musician's life and artistic genius.

 John Lee Hancock USA

Created 'Da 5 Bloods' (2020) and frequently weaves jazz history and culture throughout his filmography as essential elements of African American narrative.