THEME EXPLORATION

jazz musician

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ornette: Made in America
Ornette: Made in America
1986 · Shirley Clarke
Angel
Angel
2007 · François Ozon
Black and Blue
Black and Blue
1993 · Robert Altman
Face the Music
Face the Music
1954 · Terence Fisher
Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï
1967 · Jean-Pierre Melville
Neil Young Journeys
Neil Young Journeys
2011 · Jonathan Demme
Rendez-vous de Juillet
Rendez-vous de Juillet
1949 · Jacques Becker
'Round Midnight
'Round Midnight
1986 · Bertrand Tavernier
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama
1999 · Peter Greenaway
Atrocious Tales of Love and Death
Atrocious Tales of Love and Death
1979 · Sergio Corbucci
Crooklyn
Crooklyn
1994 · Spike Lee
Menja d’amor
Menja d’amor
2002 · Ventura Pons
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle USA

His films La La Land and Whiplash are centered on jazz musicians and the intense passion, sacrifice, and discipline required to master the art form.

 Clint Eastwood USA

He directed Bird (1988), a biographical film about legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker that explores his genius, addiction, and tragic life.

 John Lee Hancock USA

His documentary Mo' Better Blues and narrative film of the same name celebrate jazz culture and feature complex jazz musician characters navigating art, ambition, and relationships.